Corporate Controller – Multi-Property Hotel Portfolio

Devansh Group of Hotels
Barrie, Ontario
Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

About Devansh Group of Hotels

Devansh Group of Hotels is a growing Canadian hospitality ownership and management group with a diverse portfolio of branded hotel properties.

As our organization continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced, highly organized and hands-on Corporate Controller to join our team in Barrie, Ontario.

This is a key financial leadership position responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions for seven hotels operating under the Devansh Group of Hotels umbrella.

The successful candidate will work closely with Ownership, the Regional Director of Operations, General Managers and property leadership teams to ensure financial accuracy, robust internal controls, timely reporting and overall financial accountability across the organization.

This is a fully on-site position based in Barrie, Ontario.

Position Overview

The Corporate Controller will have overall responsibility for the accounting functions of the hotel portfolio and will oversee the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial information for all seven properties.

This individual will manage the complete accounting cycle, including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, month-end and year-end processes.

The Corporate Controller will also be responsible for implementing and maintaining strong financial controls, reviewing property-level financial performance and ensuring consistent accounting practices across the portfolio.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is comfortable managing both high-level financial reporting and the detailed day-to-day accounting requirements of a multi-property hospitality organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

The Corporate Controller will:

- Oversee the complete accounting cycle for all seven hotels.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements for each property.
- Ensure month-end financial reporting is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Prepare consolidated financial reporting for Ownership and senior leadership.
- Review income statements, balance sheets and general ledger accounts for accuracy.
- Complete and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Identify unusual variances, accounting discrepancies or financial concerns and investigate them promptly.
- Ensure revenues and expenses are recorded within the correct accounting periods.
- Review departmental financial performance and provide explanations for significant variances.
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all financial reporting.
- Ensure financial information is readily available to Ownership and the Regional Director of Operations.

Accounts Payable

- Oversee accounts payable for the hotel portfolio.
- Ensure invoices are properly coded, approved and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Maintain strong controls surrounding vendor payments.
- Review payment runs prior to processing.
- Monitor outstanding vendor balances and ensure accounts remain current.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Ensure expenses are allocated to the appropriate property and department.
- Maintain accurate vendor records.
- Review invoices for accuracy and identify unusual or duplicate charges.
- Support consistent purchasing and payment procedures across the portfolio.

Accounts Receivable

- Oversee accounts receivable processes across the portfolio.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and aging reports.
- Work with property teams to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
- Review corporate, group, meeting and event receivables.
- Investigate disputed or overdue accounts.
- Ensure payments are accurately applied to customer accounts.
- Maintain appropriate controls over direct billing privileges.
- Provide regular accounts receivable reporting to Ownership and the Regional Director of Operations.

Banking & Cash Management

- Oversee bank reconciliations for all hotel operating accounts.
- Monitor daily and monthly cash flow.
- Review deposits and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain appropriate controls surrounding cash handling.
- Monitor credit card settlements and reconciliation.
- Review merchant processing transactions and related fees.
- Ensure banking records remain accurate and current.
- Investigate unusual banking activity or discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all bank transactions.

Revenue Reconciliation

- Ensure hotel revenues are accurately transferred from property management systems into the accounting system.
- Review daily and monthly revenue reconciliation.




- Verify Rooms Revenue, Food & Beverage Revenue, Meeting & Banquet Revenue and other hotel revenue streams.
- Review credit card settlements, cash deposits and direct bill accounts.
- Investigate discrepancies between hotel operating systems and accounting records.
- Maintain controls designed to identify revenue leakage or posting errors.
- Ensure all revenue streams are recorded to the appropriate property, department and general ledger account.

Internal Controls & Financial Compliance

- Develop, implement and maintain strong accounting policies and internal controls throughout the portfolio.
- Standardize accounting processes across all properties.
- Ensure appropriate approval processes are followed for purchases and expenditures.
- Monitor financial controls surrounding cash, credit cards, purchasing and vendor payments.
- Identify areas of financial risk and recommend corrective action.
- Ensure appropriate separation of duties wherever practical.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements and organizational policies.
- Identify weaknesses in accounting procedures and recommend process improvements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality over all financial and ownership information.

Tax & Government Reporting

- Coordinate preparation and filing of applicable HST returns.
- Ensure required payroll and government remittances are completed accurately and on time.
- Assist with corporate tax preparation by providing complete financial information to external accountants.
- Maintain supporting documentation required for government filings.
- Assist with government audits or information requests when required.
- Ensure tax-related accounts are properly reconciled.

Year-End & External Accounting

- Manage the year-end accounting process for the hotel portfolio.
- Prepare year-end working papers and supporting schedules.
- Coordinate with external accountants and auditors.
- Respond to audit and accounting information requests.
- Ensure year-end adjustments are accurately recorded.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset and capital expenditure records.
- Ensure year-end accounting files are complete and organized.

Capital Expenditures

- Maintain financial tracking of capital projects across the portfolio.
- Monitor approved capital expenditures.
- Track project expenditures against approved amounts.
- Maintain capitalization schedules and supporting documentation.
- Work with Ownership and the Regional Director of Operations regarding capital expenditures.
- Ensure capital purchases are classified and recorded correctly.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset schedules.

Property Support & Financial Leadership

The Corporate Controller will work closely with hotel management teams to strengthen financial accountability and consistency throughout the portfolio.

Responsibilities will include:

- Providing financial guidance to hotel leadership.
- Training property management teams on accounting procedures and controls.
- Supporting managers in understanding departmental financial results.
- Ensuring financial procedures are consistently followed at every property.
- Helping resolve accounting issues at the property level.
- Building solid working relationships between Operations and Accounting.
- Providing clear financial reporting to Ownership and the Regional Director of Operations.
- Ensuring accounting deadlines are consistently met across the portfolio.

Accounting Systems & Technology

The successful candidate must be comfortable working with accounting software, spreadsheets and hotel-related financial systems.

Experience with the following is preferred:

- M3 Accounting Software
- Board Accounting / Financial Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel property management systems
- Payroll systems
- Credit card merchant processing systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are considered a strong asset.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate must have:

- Minimum two years of accounting, Controller or senior financial accounting experience.
- CPA designation required. Candidates holding a legacy Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation are welcome to apply.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting.
- Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
- Strong understanding of balance sheets,



income statements and general ledger accounting.
- Experience with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations.
- Strong knowledge of HST and applicable government reporting requirements.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage accounting requirements for multiple companies or business units simultaneously.
- Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

Hospitality Experience

Previous experience within hotels, hospitality, restaurants or another multi-location operating environment is strongly preferred.

Experience working with multiple hotel brands, multiple corporations or multiple legal entities would be considered a strong asset.

Experience with M3 or other hospitality accounting platforms is also considered an asset.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Financially disciplined.
- Comfortable managing multiple companies and bank accounts.
- Able to identify discrepancies and follow them through to resolution.
- Proactive rather than reactive.
- Comfortable working directly with Ownership and senior operational leadership.
- Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial managers.
- Comfortable holding others accountable to established financial procedures.
- Capable of balancing senior financial oversight with hands-on accounting responsibilities.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Able to establish structure, consistency and accountability across a growing organization.

This position requires an individual who is willing to take ownership of the accounting function, understand the details behind the numbers and ensure that Ownership receives accurate and timely financial information.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position based in Barrie, Ontario.

Some flexibility may occasionally be required during month-end, year-end, audits or other critical financial reporting periods.

Limited travel to other Devansh Group hotel properties may be required from time to time for financial reviews, audits, training or implementation of accounting procedures.

Compensation

$70,000–$90,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Devansh Group of Hotels offers a comprehensive advantages package, including:

- Extended health care
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Paramedical services
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Short-term and/or long-term disability coverage, subject to plan eligibility
- Employee assistance and wellness support, where applicable
- Paid vacation
- Statutory holidays
- Professional working environment
- Monday-to-Friday schedule
- Opportunities for professional growth within a growing hospitality organization

Benefit eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the company's benefit plan.

Why Join Devansh Group of Hotels?

This is an opportunity to take on a significant accounting leadership position within a growing hospitality organization.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

- Oversee accounting for a seven-hotel portfolio.
- Work directly with Ownership and the Regional Director of Operations.
- Establish and strengthen company-wide accounting procedures.
- Improve financial controls and reporting consistency.
- Influence financial accountability across the organization.
- Work within a growing multi-brand hospitality portfolio.
- Take ownership of an important corporate accounting function.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their accounting experience, professional designation, hospitality experience and experience managing multi-company or multi-location accounting.

Please include:

Corporate Controller – Barrie, Ontario

in the subject line of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Devansh Group of Hotels. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Devansh Group of Hotels is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process.

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Experience:

- Tax accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Corporate Controller (Barrie)
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