Director of finance

Le Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal est à la recherche d'une personne qui partage notre passion pour l'excellence et cherche à créer une expérience mémorable pour nos employés et nos invités. Nous recherchons une personne qui a une solide éthique de travail, un haut niveau d'intégrité, un souci de qualité, une sensibilité culturelle et un sens du service client. 

About Four Seasons Hôtel Montreal:

Located in the heart of Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal offers more than just a stay — we deliver a luxurious lifestyle experience. From world-class dining at Marcus Restaurant to relaxation at our Forbes Five-Star Guerlain Spa, and exclusive access to Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, we are a vibrant hub of elegance, hospitality, and culture. 

About the role:

The Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight of all financial activities of the hotel, ensures compliance with local and corporate policies and procedures, safeguard the integrity of internal controls, and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department. He acts as a strategic business partner to the General Manager in supporting the hotel’s financial performance and overall objectives. 

What you will do:

• Support, mentor, and develop the finance team. 

• Maintain close relationships with hotel owners and internal/external auditors and ensure that all agreed-upon recommendations are acted upon effectively. 

• Assist the General Manager in establishing policies, procedures, internal controls, and safeguards. 

• Consistently deliver a very high standard of financial reporting and analysis, internal control compliance, and corporate governance, always ensuring integrity and accuracy. 

• Ensure that all checks are signed only by authorized parties, that positive pay and payee positive pay are in place on all bank accounts (where applicable), and that source documents are approved by a Group B member. 

• Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly report covering all of the hotel’s financial results, in the formats established by the company and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 

• Continuously strive to improve processes and efficiency. 

• Monitor, control, and record all hotel sales, purchases, payroll, and expenses. 

• Closely monitor and effectively manage labor costs; efficiently plan vacations and ensure appropriate service levels are maintained in compliance with labor standards, while minimizing overtime. Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws. 

• Prepare forecasts and budgets as required locally, by head office, or under the management agreement. 

• Review the hotel’s cash position daily to optimize the use of funds. 

• Ensure that gains/losses on the sale or disposal of fixed assets are properly disclosed and recorded in the statement of changes in financial position (SR-25, where applicable) and in the income statement. 

• For sites maintaining full balance sheets including fixed assets, ensure that accumulated depreciation accounts are accurate and properly recorded. 

• Continuously seek out and develop new business opportunities that benefit the hotel. 

• Identify and develop strategies to enhance the residential value proposition (in line with Four Seasons Policies & Procedures).

• Actively support the attainment of the residential goals and objectives (including financial and capital reserve plans).

• Master the syndicate allocation methods, budget process and financial reporting obligations.

• Support during meetings with the Condominium Board of Directors with respect to By-Law requirements.

• Support HOA budgeting and annual Board meetings.

• Maintain the books of the HOA and ensure they are kept updated as per the Property Documents.

• Maintain appropriate relationships with the developer, hotel, and residential owners.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (dental, vision, disability and life insurance, prescriptions, etc.). 

• Discounts at MARCUS Restaurant and the Guerlain Spa. 

• Employee recognition programs (Employee of the Month, anniversary celebrations, etc.). 

• Complimentary meals per shift at Café 1440. 

• Employer-contributed retirement plan. 

• 4 weeks of paid vacation.

• Strong training and development programs. 

• Employee travel program, including complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide (based on tenure and availability). 

• And more! 

The list of responsibilities above is not exhaustive and may evolve based on hotel needs and operational demands.

Four Seasons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The masculine form is used only for ease of reading.

Hourly rate : 84,13$ - 93,75$

Address : Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal, 1440 rue de la Montagne, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H3G 1Z5

Contact information:

Luana Moulin, Talent Acquisition Assistant Manager

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What you bring:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial management is required.

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.

• Fluency in French and English are required to ensure effective oral and written communication with business partners, stakeholders, suppliers, and a predominantly international clientele. 

• Strong knowledge of hotel accounting is required (USALI 12).

• Strong knowledge of Condominium and Residential accounting and by-laws.

• Proven leadership skills within a luxury hospitality environment. 

• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and transparency. 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams, negotiate resources, and influence stakeholders, as well as to gain buy-in and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, and projects. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, produce effective presentations, and lead meetings. 

• Promote a continuous learning environment that fosters professional development opportunities. 

• Apply an ethical approach when influencing outcomes. 

• Serve as a role model by demonstrating appropriate professional conduct and strong ethical principles. 

• Practical knowledge of hotel systems and operations. 

• Strategic and analytical mindset with a strong business acumen. 

• The candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule to fulfill all key responsibilities and be prepared to take on assignments as required to support teamwork. This may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some travel may be required. 

Contract Type and Hours:

• Permanent position

• 40 hours per week