Job Posting: Regional Controller (15-Month Maternity Leave Coverage)
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Delta St. John’s and Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Duration: 15 Months (Maternity Leave Coverage)
About Us
We are a leading hospitality group committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining strong financial stewardship. Our team is driven, collaborative, and focused on excellence in service and operational performance.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Regional Controller to join our finance team on a 15-month maternity leave contract. This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations across multiple hotel properties, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance. The Regional Controller will play a key role in guiding decision-making and supporting operational leaders through insightful financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, interpret, and report financial data to management and stakeholders
- Provide regular reports on company performance against strategic and operational objectives
- Analyze costs versus budget to assess financial performance and identify risks
- Manage budgets and control expenses across properties
- Oversee all accounts payable and receivable to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper controls
- Prepare reports and evaluations for individual projects and initiatives
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures related to accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and project tracking
- Collaborate with departmental leaders to monitor spending, budgeting, and reporting accuracy
- Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and hotel financial reporting standards
- Lead, supervise, and mentor finance department staff on accounting, internal controls, and budgeting matters
- Investigate and resolve variances in budgets, reporting, and accounting
- Oversee hiring, training, development, and performance appraisals for finance team members
- Coordinate and arrange audits as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or multi-property operations
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite (Excel advanced level preferred)
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
Working Conditions
- Travel may be required
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations
- This is an in-person position
Type of Supervision Required
Reports to the Area General Manager. Works under general instructions to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.
