Chief Financial Officer

Hunt's Point, NS

Reference # HL-RCR-8551

Located in the heart of the eastern shore set against a backdrop of spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean, White Point has been a favorite destination for nearly 100 years. The resort has weathered nine decades of Nova Scotia's history, catering to the needs and wants of their guests. They are proud to have achieved the longest average stay and the greatest number of repeat customers of any hotel operator in the province. Now, we are thrilled to partner with them as we look to bring a key member to their executive leadership team in the role of Chief Financial Officer!

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the resort's accounting operations, ensuring long-term profitability, and supporting sustainable growth. You will lead strategic financial planning, manage financial risk, ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations, and provide clear financial insights to guide decision-making.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the resort's business goals.
• Advise the GM and ownership on financial performance, risk, and opportunities.
• Participate in strategic planning for capital projects, renovations, and service expansion.
• Oversee all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Review all GL`s and on-going departmental costs and ensure alignment with departmental budgets.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Canadian GAAP and relevant hospitality industry standards.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as RevPAR, ADR, GOPPAR, and occupancy trends.
• Partner with the General Manager and departmental leaders to improve cost efficiency without compromising guest experience.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory controls, and cost-of-sales tracking for F&B and other revenue streams.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws, labour regulations, and hospitality-specific licensing requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement aligned with a resort wide service.
• Other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation coupled with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree will be considered an asset.
• 8+ years in senior financial leadership, with at least 3 years in hospitality or resort operations in Canada.
• Proven track record in strategic financial management, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Strong understanding of hospitality metrics, seasonal business cycles, and revenue management principles.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in hotel property management systems (PMS) and financial software (e.g., Maestro, Silverware, Sage, Easy Pay, QuickBooks Enterprise, or equivalent).

White Point is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce as well as being committed to providing accommodations wherever possible for people with disabilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organization in a leadership position located along the beautiful Atlantic Coast! Connect with us to learn more or apply now.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17569944596650000008xzf

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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