Food & Beverage Controller

Skilled financial analyst. Strong attention to detail. Strategic thinker. Team player.
Does this sound like you? If so, this position may be for you.
The Armour Group Limited is one of the leading hospitality, development and construction companies in Atlantic Canada. With its dedicated team of professionals, The Armour Group Limited continues a proud history of creating a sense of place in Nova Scotia - carefully designing, developing, constructing and operating some of our region’s most iconic buildings and businesses including Muir Hotel, the Barrington Hotel, Delta by Marriott Dartmouth, and Queens Marque District. With more than 50 years of history locally, this family-owned firm remains committed to a principled approach to development, ensuring that our work is environmentally sustainable and integrated into the communities we serve. If you share our values and would like to work with skilled professionals, Armour is presently seeking a Food & Beverage Controller.
Reporting to the Director Food & Beverage Accounting, the Food & Beverage Controller will provide financial & administrative support for Freehand Hospitality & other restaurants in Downtown Halifax, optimize accounting processes, and support operational leaders with data-driven insights to achieve financial objectives ,including but not limited to, reconciliation of sales, other accounts reconciliations, and integration the accounting and POS systems.
**As Food & Beverage Controller, you will**:

- Provide work direction and guidance for the Food & Beverage Accountants and Accounts Payable Specialist, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability
- Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule.
- Manage all aspects of the month-end closing process, including recording accruals, preparing and adjusting journal entries, and ensuring completeness and accuracyResponsible for Inter-company reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts.
- Review and file HST for all operating entities
- Maximize the use of accounting software (Sage Intacct) and manage integrations with the restaurant management system and POS platforms to ensure efficient data flow.
- Assist in the compilation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts for the Food & Beverage division.
- Responsible for cash flow management of the division; forecasting cash flow needs of the business and any funding requirements, as well as when excess cash is available for investment.
- Build relationships with restaurant managers and anticipate restaurant managers’ needs.
- Oversee inventory costing processes, investigate variances, and recommend actions to improve cost control and accuracy.
- Assists restaurant management with analysis of actual versus budgeted results and assists in identifying cost efficiencies or opportunities that exist within the division.
- Build relationships with restaurant management and staff.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related function. CPA Designation is an asset.
- 7+ years of accounting experience; proficient in cost control, budgeting and reporting.
- Proven ability to successfully lead teams.
- Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail
- Effective organizational and time management skills with a focus on achieving deadlines
- Prior experience in the food & beverage or hospitality industry is considered an asset

What's in it for you?
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
- Employer RRSP plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education support
- Discounts at selected Queens Marque restaurants
- On-site fitness facilities
- Opportunity for internal career growth
- Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

As Armour Group is a family organization, we value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization at which you can have work life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the Maritimes, this position may be for you