<p>Robert Half is working with a SaaS & Travel Technology business on the cusp of hyper-growth. Backed by hospitality giants and delivering next-level travel platform tech for world-renowned brands, this organization needs a Controller who can implement streamlined, automated, scalable process and procedures to help manage the finances through the pending growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will:</p><ul><li>Oversee a small accounting and administrative group, building a collaborative, high-performing team.</li><li>Drive new accounting system implementation (currently QuickBooks, your vision and tech skills will bring them to the next scalable, automated level).</li><li>Own consolidated financial statements, cash management, revenue recognition, variance and profitability analysis.</li><li>Partner with leadership on meaningful management reporting.</li><li>Evolve into strategic FP&A, forecasting/modeling, and dashboard/KPI creation as the company scales.</li></ul>
<p>Our client is an award-winning, venture-backed technology firm dedicated to bringing transparency and data-driven integrity to the global restorative economy.</p><p><br></p><p>As they scale toward our goal of restoring ecosystems globally, they are seeking a hands-on Controller to serve as the operational right hand to the CFO.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Accounting Operations & Close: Responsible for managing month-end and year-end close across multiple entities, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and schedules. Maintains deferred revenue accounting, customer segmentation impacts, and contract-based workflows.</li><li>Gross Margin & Unit Economics: Ensures accurate reporting for COGS, unit cost, and gross margin; partners with internal teams to confirm unit economics reflect actual costs; supports internal reporting for operational decision-making.</li><li>Audit, Tax & Compliance: Leads end-to-end financial statement audits, manages tax filings and documentation, coordinates with external auditors and advisors, and supports ad-hoc audit requirements.</li><li>Systems, Controls & Process Ownership: Oversees ERP data integrity for multi-entity and multi-currency reporting, designs and enforces accounting policies and internal controls, and drives process improvements and automation.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic Hotel Controller to oversee all financial operations of a luxury full-service hotel in British Columbia. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with ownership and corporate finance, the Hotel Controller will act as a trusted business partner, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance in a dynamic luxury hospitality environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This person needs to have Opera Cloud experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee, providing strategic financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Partner with the General Manager and department leaders to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.</li><li>Accounting & Financial Reporting</li><li>Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management, and capital asset accounting.</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP and corporate standards.</li><li>Ensure accurate revenue recognition across rooms, food & beverage, spa, retail, and events.</li><li>Look after the financial requirements ownership</li></ul><p><strong>Controls, Compliance & Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with British Columbia provincial legislation, including:</li><li>Employment Standards Act (BC)</li></ul><p><strong>WorkSafeBC Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>PST, GST, and municipal hotel taxes (MRDT)</li><li>Coordinate and lead external audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting.</li><li>Act as primary liaison with banks, auditors, insurance, legal and regulatory authorities.</li><li>Review Annual Hotel Contracts</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with department heads to manage labor costs, operating expenses, and productivity benchmarks in a unionized and/or non-union environment.</li><li>Monitor inventory, purchasing controls, and vendor contracts to ensure compliance with corporate and brand standards.</li><li>Evaluate capital expenditure requests and track ROI on approved projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Talent Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the hotel finance team, fostering a positive culture of accountability, accuracy, and service excellence.</li><li>Ensure proper training on financial policies, systems, and internal controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
