Regional Director of Finances

Position: Regional director of accounting and finance

Reporting to the President of Urgo Hotels Canada

The Regional Chief Financial Officer is a key pillar of the executive leadership team. This strategic leader, with great charisma and strong communication skills, will play a key role in the company's technological transformation while ensuring excellence in financial practices across our Canadian hotel portfolio.

This position offers you the opportunity to directly influence the performance of the organization by relying on best financial practices, while promoting continuous improvement. As a seasoned mentor, you will contribute to the development of finance teams and oversee the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions. You will challenge traditional methods and ensure that compliance is strengthened throughout our organization.

What we offer:

• A dynamic and stimulating environment in a growing organization.
• Pension plan with employer contribution.
• Attractive benefits.
• Various wellness and recognition programs.
• Discounts at Hilton and Marriott hotels
• Several other advantages to be discussed.

Job responsibilities

The role is divided into three main areas:

• Management of accounting information systems
• Finance team leadership
• Centralized accounting management.

1. Management of accounting information systems

• Oversee and lead the rollout of the new Workday accounting system, ensuring that the defined timeline is met.
• Maintain and optimize existing accounting platforms, while ensuring their effective integration with new financial technologies.
• Collaborate closely with IT teams to ensure systems support strategic business objectives.

1. Financial Leadership

• Mentor and coach the Controllers and accounting staff of our Canadian unit, with a focus on skills development and performance optimization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, establishing financial best practices and encouraging collaboration and innovation.
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders to ensure sound financial management, while encouraging informed decision-making.

1. Centralized Accounting Management

• Ensure that the centralized accounting program meets requirements in terms of compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Work closely with the teams to ensure effective management of cash, budgets and internal controls across the group's hotels.
• Oversee financial processes such as tax planning, cash management, and financial reporting, while maintaining seamless coordination between different divisions of the company.

Competence & Quality

Profile sought:

• Over 10 years of experience in finance leadership roles, ideally in the hospitality industry or a multi-divisional company.
• Degree in finance or accounting; A CPA designation is a strong asset.
• In-depth proficiency in P&L, FP&A skills, including budgeting, financial forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Proven experience in managing accounting systems (ideally Workday), as well as budgeting processes, internal controls, business and tax planning, and cash management.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-potential finance teams.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Urgo Hotels Canada en bref :

Bienvenue chez Urgo Hotels Canada, un leader renommé dans la gestion hôtelière et le développement, avec plus de quatre décennies d’expérience dans l’industrie hôtelière canadienne. En tant que pionniers dans la gestion, l’acquisition, le développement et la conception hôtelière, nous avons récemment renforcé notre position grâce à un partenariat stratégique en 2022 avec Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM). Cette fusion a considérablement élargi notre empreinte, portant le nombre de nos propriétés à plus de 235 hôtels en Amérique du Nord, dont 17 au Québec. Nos valeurs d’entrepreneuriat, d’orientation vers les solutions, de leadership positif et de collégialité guident notre approche. Rejoignez-nous pour contribuer à la création d’expériences mémorables pour nos clients.