Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller
Halifax, NSReference # HL-PMS-10213Since 1999, Premiere Suites has been one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted providers of high-quality temporary residences for professionals and families. Offering furnished apartments, condominiums, and townhomes for extended stays of 30 days or more, Premiere Suites serves guests across Canada with a focus on quality, consistency, and exceptional service.We are excited to partner with Premiere Suites in the recruitment of a Corporate Controller to join their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Technology, the Corporate Controller will play a key leadership role in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This position will provide meaningful financial and operational insights to support decision-making while strengthening financial discipline, controls, processes, and reporting across the organization.Financial Reporting & Planning
Lead accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processesPrepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and detailed variance analysisOwn the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, including financial models, assumptions, and scenario analysisPartner with department leaders to align financial plans with business priorities and recommend actions based on performance against planFinancial Analysis & Business Insights
Analyze profitability across suites, customers, regions, and strategic initiativesDevelop and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and cost trendsIdentify trends, risks, and opportunities and clearly communicate the story behind the numbers to leadershipIncorporate relevant external data to support benchmarking, competitive analysis, and informed decision-makingSupport strategic initiatives, investment analysis, and growth planning across the organizationCash Flow & Financial Controls
Manage daily liquidity, working capital, and short- and long-term cash flow forecastingSupport banking relationships and organizational financing requirementsMaintain a strong internal control environment and ensure financial processes and procedures are appropriately documentedEnsure compliance with applicable accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirementsServe as the primary liaison with external auditorsData Systems & Process Improvement
Integrate financial and operational data from QuickBooks, CRM, and other business systems to strengthen reporting and analysisEnsure accuracy and consistency across financial and operational data sourcesLeverage advanced Excel, Power BI, and other technology to automate and enhance reportingIdentify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, standardize reporting, and improve scalabilitySupport data centralization and systems initiatives that enhance financial visibility across the businessCross-Functional Leadership
Act as a trusted financial partner to Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other functional leadersBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders, banks, auditors, and external partnersPromote accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making throughout the organizationThe ideal candidate will possess:
CPA designation is required7+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, and financial planning and analysis experienceStrong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysisAdvanced Excel skills;
experience with Power BI or similar tools is preferredStrong knowledge of QuickBooks Online and experience working with CRM and operational dataStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insightsExcellent communication and business partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with senior leadershipDemonstrated experience driving process improvement, automation, and operational efficienciesA proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in a growing environmentThis is an exciting opportunity to join an established organization and play a key role in strengthening its finance function during a period of continued growth. The Corporate Controller will have broad exposure across the business, with the opportunity to influence financial strategy, enhance reporting and analytics, and support key operational and strategic decisions.
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