POSITION: Corporate Controller, PH Restaurants LP and Aquilini Cool Treats LP
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC
REPORTS TO: Managing Director, PH Restaurants LP, and Director, Finance, Aquilini Properties LP
Located in British Columbia, PH Restaurants LP is one of the largest Pizza Hut franchisees in Canada. The Corporate Controller provides leadership for accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and treasury oversight for 58 Pizza Hut and 9 Dairy Queen store operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned from time to time.)
- Lead the Finance and Accounting functions, including department policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Own full-cycle accounting across all locations, including month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and review of account reconciliations.
- Oversee A/R, A/P, payroll, and treasury processes, ensuring timely processing, appropriate approvals, and accurate cut-off.
- Direct and coordinate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and periodic cash flow analysis.
- Prepare and review year-end financial statements and working papers for audit; delegate and coordinate tasks to ensure timely completion for auditors.
- Review monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and operational KPIs as applicable, and communicate results to leadership.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations and HR on performance, labor, and process improvement initiatives.
- Assess insurance policies and manage claim filings, as required.
- Contribute to business improvement initiatives, with a focus on finance, accounting, controls, and reporting processes.
- Participate in and contribute to brand advisory committees.
- Manage construction, development, and renovation plans for stores and territories.
- Manage and assess property lease base rent, CAM, and property billing matters.
- Review new leases and provide feedback on required modifications.
- Oversee lease renewals, including negotiation of renewal rates.
- Oversee and manage the accounting team, including coaching, delegation, and performance management.
REQUIREMENTS
- Professional accounting designation required: CPA.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including controller or senior accounting leadership responsibilities.
- Supervisory experience across multiple locations, with strong planning and organizational capabilities.
- Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor direct reports.
- Experience with complex budgets, forecasting, intercompany/internal transactions, and executive-level presentations.
- Superior attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Strong systems proficiency, including advanced Excel and experience working with accounting and reporting systems.
- Experience with Sage 300 ERP or similar accounting systems is an asset.
