Financial Controller

Murphy Hospitality Group

• $80K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting and financial experience
  • Preferred background in Hospitality Industry, including Restaurants, Hotels, and Events
  • Bachelor's degree and CPA designation preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Experience with financial systems like Oracle NetSuite and various POS and PMS considered an asset

Responsibilities

  • Guide financial decisions by establishing and enforcing financial policies and procedures
  • Protect assets through internal controls
  • Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial statements
  • Prepare year-end files for external auditors
  • Create budgets by analyzing and consolidating financial data
  • Provide financial status and analysis through data interpretation and reporting
  • Manage the finance team, focusing on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Coordinate tax filings and ensure regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • MHG Registered Retirement Savings Matching Plan
  • Health, Vision and Dental benefits
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • MHG wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Discounts to local shops and restaurants
Full Job Description
Financial Controller

MHG has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic financial leader to join our Finance Team as Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is a key member of the Head Office team and plays a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information across the organization. As one of Atlantic Canada's premier hospitality companies - with restaurants, hotels, beverage operations, and live entertainment - MHG is dedicated to creating memorable experiences. The Financial Controller supports this mission by providing the financial leadership, discipline, and insight that enable our teams to thrive.

As Financial Controller, You Will
  • Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing financial policies and procedures
  • Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
  • Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements for required divisions
  • Prepare year-end files and provide information to external auditors
  • Prepare budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data and make recommendations and plans
  • Provide financial status and analysis by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
  • Manage finance team, specifically Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team members
  • Coordinates tax filings and ensure adherence to local and federal regulations

Who You Are
  • Exceptional business and financial acumen
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance different priorities and tasks
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Above average interpersonal and collaboration ability

What You Bring
  • Must possess at least 5 year's accounting & financial experience
  • Previous experience in the Hospitality Industry considered an asset (Restaurants, Hotels and Events)
  • A bachelor's degree and CPA designation preferred
  • Demonstrated working experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience working with financial systems including Oracle NetSuite, and various Point of Sale (POS) and Property Management Systems (PMS) considered an asset

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation
  • MHG Registered Retirement Savings Matching Plan
  • Health, Vision and Dental benefits
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • MHG wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Discounts to local shops and restaurants


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