Finance Manager

**As a team member, you are a part of the Pearle Hospitality family.**

Pearle Hospitality’s mission and focus is to enrich each moment through genuine and thoughtful actions. Each of Pearle Hospitality’s dining establishments, event venues, hotel and spas, and affiliated businesses are focused on providing guests and customers a setting in which to appreciate and enjoy the good things in life with good people.

Our guests and customers have a trust in the experience they are about to enjoy. They trust that any event hosted at one of our properties, stays in our hotels or experiences at our spas will be a memorable experience for all involved. This idea has been reinforced through years of dedication to providing those people with soulful and delicious food, impeccably maintained historical buildings and bright, hardworking, and enthusiastic team members.

**Job Purpose**:
This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the finance and accounting functions of hospitality properties and plays a key role in the properties’ financial performance. They will provide exceptional, knowledgeable, and dedicated service for our guests, team members and other internal stakeholders. The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial records and management of the property which includes providing timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to the management team and the corporate Finance Shared Services team. This position ensures proper systems and controls are in place to effectively capture the transactions and safeguard the assets of the properties; as well as lead the properties in the effective management of expenses relative to business volumes. This role is an integral participant in identifying, analyzing and implementing new revenue sources.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Manage the cashiering function including gratuity collection, calculations, and redistributions. Supervision and maintenance of procedures and controls over cash receipts.
- Understand daily income audit and credit card reconciliations to ensure all revenues and receivables have been recorded and received.
- Provide coaching and teaching to operations teams regarding financial/business matters.
- Ensure the timely execution of gratuity allocation for all eligible team members.
- Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly report of the entire financial results of the property.
- Perform strategic analysis of key business functions and leverage a continuous improvement mindset to identify new and improved practices for implementation.
- Partner directly with shared service team to support the efficient completion of year-end processes.
- Ensure bank reconciliations are properly completed on a timely basis and outstanding items are promptly investigated and resolved.
- Ensure general ledger reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and all transactions flowing through the general ledger are properly accounted for.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and P&L’s, providing analysis to stakeholders and decision makers
- Lead the properties in the preparation of forecasts and budgets and assisting the general manager in preparing business case/plans for the properties.
- Assist the General Manger in controlling expenditures within budget by ensuring the tools provided are being used in all operations of the properties.
- Maintain positive relationships within the team unit as well as with those outside of it, work together with others toward the common goal of success across the property.
- Accept and perform additional tasks as required for the optimal performance of the finance department and the overall success of the organization.

**What Makes you Perfect for this position**:

- Post secondary degree or diploma in Finance and/or Accounting.
- 5+ years’ proven success in a financial role.
- 3+ years’ experience in a finance leadership and/or supervisory role.
- Working knowledge of hospitality/hotel accounting systems and procedures.
- Previous accounting or finance experience in Hospitality would be an asset.
- Experience with Micros Simphony, OPERA PMS, Opera S&C and SAGE would be an asset.
- Demonstrated initiative and problem solving.
- Sense of urgency and remains poised under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and expert level in Microsoft Excel

**Advantages to being part of the Pearle Hospitality team**:

- Competitive wages
- Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants, hotels and spas)
- Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
- Career opportunities across all Pearle Hospitality properties
- A fun place to work with an amazing team & company culture
- Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance w