Corporate Director of Finance

Do you want to be part of the hospitality of tomorrow… we have the career for you! We are currently seeking a Corporate Director of Finance for a maternity leave replacement of approximately 1.5 years. We are looking for a strategic and unifying leader to ensure the financial health of the Group and support its growth.

Reporting to the President and the Executive Committee, the Corporate Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring the financial health of the Group by providing accurate information for decision-making, guaranteeing compliance with laws and regulations as well as the Group’s values, and ensuring the profitability of the company. Join Groupe Hôtelier Grand Château.

Many good reasons to join our team!

• Group insurance program and simplified retirement plan (RRSP) with employer contribution
• Three weeks of vacation and 12 paid statutory holidays per year
• Preferential Marriott rates, meals provided and parking
• Modern, newly renovated environment, in the heart of Laval

A little more about us

We are a growing company. Groupe Hôtelier Grand Château owns and operates the Sheraton Laval as well as the Ômage Hôtel Montréal Laval.

Our mission: Creator of experiences and emotional connections, we work every day in the details to satisfy the highest standards. We also focus our priorities on the unparalleled quality of our food and beverage as well as our facilities.

Our GHGC values: Growing together · Hospitality is our priority · Guarantee of excellence · Creator of experiences

What does your role involve?

Financial strategy

• Provide financial leadership and vision to support the Group’s growth
• Plan and control all financial activities: accounting, forecasting, treasury and payroll

Leadership and team management

• Recruit, train and mentor the finance team
• Coordinate daily activities and month-end reports

Budget, treasury and financing

• Lead the budget process and variance analysis
• Manage treasury, working capital and financing files

Control, compliance and payroll

• Ensure internal control, tax compliance and audits
• Direct payroll processing and control of the salary mass
• Manage relationships with business partners: governments, banks, insurers and suppliers

Required qualifications

• Undergraduate university degree in accounting, finance or any other related field
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in a controller, financial management or head-of-finance role within an SME
• Solid experience in financial planning, budgets, forecasting and the production of financial statements
• Experience in systems implementation, continuous improvement and process optimization
• Experience in process improvement, internal controls and financial performance optimization
• Experience in team management and talent development
• Ability to work directly with senior management and present clear recommendations
• Flexible, precise person able to work under pressure
• Good team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills
• Hospitality experience an asset
• Perfectly bilingual (French and English) — required due to regular interactions with an international clientele and partners
• Knowledge of the Dayforce payroll system (an asset)

We thank all applicants for their interest in Groupe Hôtelier Grand Château. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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