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At Carmens Group, we don't just host events—we create unforgettable experiences. And it all starts with the passionate, driven professionals at our head office. If you're looking to make a real impact behind the scenes of a leading Canadian hospitality and entertainment company, this is your opportunity.

Join a team where innovation, collaboration, and leadership aren't just values—they're how we work every day. From strategy to support, your role helps bring big ideas to life and elevates every guest experience across our award-winning venues. This is more than a job—it's a chance to help shape a company with over 40 years of excellence and an exciting future ahead.

Why Work for Carmens Group?

• Competitive Incentive programs
• Group benefits and RRSP matching
• Wellness programs and team building events
• Professional development opportunities
• Great Place to Work Employer
• Named Best Workplace in awards categories: Most Trusted Executive Teams, Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail, Best Workplaces for Women, Best workplaces for Mental Wellness and Best Places to Work in Canada
• Employee restaurant and global hotel discounts
• Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting for multiple legal entities in a diversified hospitality organization
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, working capital, and banking relationships
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and intercompany accounting
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; support financial planning activities
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insight on labour, food & beverage, events, and venue profitability
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, accounting standards, tax requirements, and municipal contract obligations
• Oversee payroll accounting, gratuities, and statutory remittances
• Coordinate audits, external accountants, and government agencies
• Hire, train, coach, and mentor the accounting and finance team
• Improve financial systems, reporting, and processes to enhance efficiency and profitability

Your Qualifications:

• CPA designation
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, commerce or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a fast-paced, multi line of business accounting environment.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role overseeing a team of finance professionals.
• Experience in private sector business enterprises
• Experience using Quickbooks, Dayforce, and/or other relevant accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Experience within the hospitality industry considered an asset.

Position Details:

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Vacancy: This positing is for an existing vacancy

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000

AI Disclosure: We do not use AI in the screening or selection of applicants

We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we're shaping the future of Southern Ontario's event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.

Carmen's Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmen's Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources upon scheduling your interview.

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