COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
The Canadian Niagara Hotels Group of Companies is one of Canada’s largest, most successful, and diversified entertainment and hospitality organizations. With over 3,500 talented professionals across our business units, we offer a distinctive collection of world-renowned hotels, restaurant brands, cafes and retail, situated just steps from the iconic Niagara Falls.
Our portfolio includes internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Sheraton, and The Brock – Tapestry by Hilton, along with premier dining destinations including Massimo’s Italian, Fallsview Restaurant, Prime Steakhouse, Morton’s Grille, Milestones Grill + Bar, Hard Rock Café, Rainforest Café, as well as popular retail and café experiences including Starbucks and Hershey – to name a few. Paired with a wide selection of modern amenities that include: a large selection of unique event and meeting spaces, full service spas, fitness centres, rooftop pool/indoor pools, indoor waterpark, and super entertaining arcade makes our property locations unparalleled.
Why This Role Exists
The Assistant Controller – Retail & Attractions plays a key role in supporting the financial success of the company’s portfolio through accounting leadership, business analysis, process improvement, and partnership with operational leaders.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing finance professional seeking meaningful responsibility, broad business exposure, and long-term advancement potential within a growing organization.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Controller, Retail & Attractions, this role will oversee core accounting and reporting responsibilities across multiple business units while supporting operational decision-making through timely analysis and insights.
The successful candidate will also contribute to strategic finance initiatives involving systems enhancements, reporting automation, dashboards, analytics, and continuous improvement projects in collaboration with senior finance leadership.
This role offers strong visibility, meaningful ownership, and excellent career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close Leadership
- Lead accurate and timely month-end close activities for assigned business units
- Prepare monthly financial statements, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
- Deliver reporting packages, commentary, and KPI summaries for leadership review
- Continuously improve reporting quality, speed, and consistency
Operational Finance Partnership
- Partner with operations leaders to provide financial insights that improve revenue, margins, labour efficiency, and cost control
- Participate in monthly business review meetings and follow-up action planning
- Support pricing analysis, trend reporting, inventory performance, and business performance reviews
- Help identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvement initiatives
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
- Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across assigned business units
- Assist in scenario analysis, business planning, and financial modelling
- Monitor results against plan and provide insight into key variances
Systems, Analytics & Process Improvement
- Support enhancements to ERP systems, reporting tools, dashboards, and financial workflows
- Assist in automation initiatives that reduce manual processes and improve efficiency
- Participate in finance transformation projects involving data visibility and reporting modernization
- Support testing, implementation, and optimization of new finance systems or tools
Controls, Compliance & Governance
- Maintain strong internal controls over cash, inventory, purchasing, and reporting
- Support year-end audits, tax support schedules, and compliance requirements
- Help safeguard company assets through sound financial discipline
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior finance team members
- Support a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
- Assist in developing bench strength within the finance function
What You Bring
Experience & Education
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- CPA designation completed or in progress
- 4–7 years progressive accounting or finance experience
- Supervisory or team leadership experience considered an asset
- Experience in hospitality, retail, attractions, multi-unit, or service environments preferred
Technical Strengths
- Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Advanced Excel skills required, including models, pivots, lookups, and large data sets
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (HIA experience considered an asset)
- Exposure to Power BI, dashboards, reporting tools, or automation platforms strongly preferred
- Strong systems aptitude with interest in process improvement and technology-enabled finance solutions
- Experience participating in finance transformation or reporting modernization initiatives considered an asset
Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded and results-oriented
- Strong communicator comfortable working with both Finance and Operations teams
- Highly organized with ability to manage competing priorities
- Proactive, accountable, and solutions-focused
- Ambitious professional seeking continued growth and increasing responsibility
Why Join CNH
- Join one of Niagara’s most respected hospitality and entertainment organizations
- Gain exposure to a broad and diverse portfolio of businesses
- Work closely with experienced senior finance leadership
- Participate in modernization and strategic finance initiatives
- Strong advancement potential within a growing organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Benefits We Offer Our Associates:
- Comprehensive Health & Medical Coverage: Includes: Prescription Drugs, Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D, Paramedical and Extended Health Care, Out of Country Emergency Travel Insurance AND Assistance, among other benefits.
- Career Growth & Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development through cross training in various roles across multiple business properties.
- Associate Hotel and Dining Discounts: Enjoy Friends & Family hotel rooms and dining discounts at world renowned hotels, available only at properties operating under a brand name.
- Ontario Attractions Reciprocal Program: Enjoy access to exclusive free or discounted admissions to other member locations across Ontario.
- Convenient Parking: Complimentary or reduced-rate parking, based on the specific location.
- Easily Accessible By Public Transit: Several Niagara Region Transit stops within a short walking distance.
This is “Where Great Careers Happen” – Join a Team That Empowers You To Make A Difference, Deliver Results, And Grow Your Career. Take the Next Step In Building Your Career With Us!
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Placement within the hiring range is based on skills, experience and accomplishments in comparable roles
We confirm that AI may be used in screening or assessing applicants at the application stage for more detailed consideration, and this position is an existing vacancy
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment by providing equal opportunity to candidates of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Niagara Falls, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person
