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Job Description
About the Role
Title: Controller
Team: Accounting & Finance
Location: Fogo Island NL preferred or remote/hybrid work (Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario)
The Opportunity
As Controller you are an experienced detailoriented professional who is able to oversee the financial systems for the Fogo Island Inn and SSEIs community businesses. You are proficient in financial reporting capable of maintaining compliance with accounting regulations and can provide strategic insight to support financial growth. This role requires strong leadership analytical skills and a deep understanding of hospitality financial management. The Controller plays a critical role in driving financial performance and ensuring the longterm success of the organization.
What Youll Do
- In collaboration with the CFO and operations teams monitor revenue expenses and key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize financial performance.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through reconciliation and review processes.
- Prepare and analyze monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Develop the annual budget quarterly forecasts and financial projections in collaboration with Inn department heads.
- Prepare and analyze monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and/or USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry).
- Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on financial matters affecting the Inns financial performance.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior Leadership for strategic decisionmaking.
- Monitor cash flow ensuring financial stability of the Inn.
- In collaboration with the operations and management teams recommend and implement costcontrol measures to improve profitability without compromising service quality.
- When required participate in daily accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and general ledger reconciliation.
- In collaboration with the operations and management teams manage purchasing and inventory control processes to optimize expenditures.
- Coordinate internal and external audits ensuring full transparency and compliance.
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure financial discipline across all Inn operations.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with accounting and hotel industry
- Maintain compliance with local tax laws regulations and Organization policies.
Qualifications :
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field (CPA CMA or CFA preferred).
- Strong knowledge of hotel financial reporting systems (e.g. Opera SAP NetSuite or similar).
- Proficiency in financial analysis budgeting and forecasting.
- Excellent leadership communication and abstract problemsolving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fluid dynamic environment.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Health and dental benefits along with access to an employee assistance program for mental health support and work/life services
- Team member discounts within our businesses (Fogo Island Inn and Fogo Island Workshops)
- Housing and relocation assistance (if moving to Fogo Island)
- An engaged highly supportive and collaborative environment that encourages creativity and curiosity
- The opportunity to work in a thriving social enterprise
- Continued learning and professional development training
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
