Controller

Summary

Join the Fogo Island Inn, a Relais & Châteaux member with Three MICHELIN Keys, as their Controller. This role oversees the financial systems for the Inn and its community businesses, requiring strong leadership, analytical skills, and hospitality financial management expertise. You will monitor financial performance, ensure data integrity, prepare financial statements, and develop budgets and forecasts. The Controller acts as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing financial insights for strategic decision-making and implementing cost-control measures. This position requires collaboration with various teams and ensures compliance with regulations. The preferred location is Fogo Island, NL, but remote/hybrid work (Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario) is possible.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred)
• Strong knowledge of hotel financial reporting systems (e.g., Opera, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Excellent leadership, communication, and abstract problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fluid, dynamic, environment

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the CFO and operations teams, monitor revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize financial performance
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through reconciliation and review processes
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and financial projections in collaboration with Inn department heads
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and/or USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry)
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on financial matters affecting the Inn's financial performance
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior Leadership for strategic decision-making
• Monitor cash flow ensuring financial stability of the Inn
• In collaboration with the operations and management teams, recommend and implement cost-control measures to improve profitability without compromising service quality
• When required, participate in daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger reconciliation
• In collaboration with the operations and management teams, manage purchasing and inventory control processes to optimize expenditures
• Coordinate internal and external audits ensuring full transparency and compliance
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure financial discipline across all Inn operations
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with accounting and hotel industry
• Maintain compliance with local tax laws, regulations, and Organization policies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental benefits, along with access to an employee assistance program for mental health support and work/life services
• Team member discounts within our businesses (Fogo Island Inn and Fogo Island Workshops)
• Housing and relocation assistance (if moving to Fogo Island)
• An engaged, highly supportive, and collaborative environment that encourages creativity and curiosity
• The opportunity to work in a thriving social enterprise
• Continued learning and professional development training