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At Carmens Group we dont just host eventswe create unforgettable experiences. And it all starts with the passionate driven professionals at our head office. If youre looking to make a real impact behind the scenes of a leading Canadian hospitality and entertainment company this is your opportunity.

Join a team where innovation collaboration and leadership arent just valuestheyre how we work every day. From strategy to support your role helps bring big ideas to life and elevates every guest experience across our award-winning venues. This is more than a jobits a chance to help shape a company with over 40 years of excellence and an exciting future ahead.

Why Work for Carmens Group

• Competitive Incentive programs
• Group benefits and RRSP matching
• Wellness programs and team building events
• Professional development opportunities
• Great Place to Work Employer
• Named Best Workplace in awards categories: Most Trusted Executive Teams Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail Best Workplaces for Women Best workplaces for Mental Wellness and Best Places to Work in Canada
• Employee restaurant and global hotel discounts
• Safe inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting for multiple legal entities in a diversified hospitality organization
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Manage cash flow forecasting working capital and banking relationships
• Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts and intercompany accounting
• Develop implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Prepare budgets forecasts and variance analyses; support financial planning activities
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insight on labour food & beverage events and venue profitability
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation accounting standards tax requirements and municipal contract obligations
• Oversee payroll accounting gratuities and statutory remittances
• Coordinate audits external accountants and government agencies
• Hire train coach and mentor the accounting and finance team
• Improve financial systems reporting and processes to enhance efficiency and profitability

Your Qualifications:

• CPA designation
• A bachelors degree in business administration economics commerce or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a fast-paced multi line of business accounting environment.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role overseeing a team of finance professionals.
• Experience in private sector business enterprises
• Experience using Quickbooks Dayforce and/or other relevant accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity confidentially and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Experience within the hospitality industry considered an asset.

Position Details:

Job Type: Full-time permanent
Vacancy: This positing is for an existing vacancy
Compensation: $90000 - $110000
AI Disclosure: We do not use AI in the screening or selection of applicants

We are Carmens Groupa proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre The C Hotel The Lakeview the Hamilton Convention Centre fig&lemon Catering The Arlington Hotel and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together were shaping the future of Southern Ontarios event and culinary sceneone unforgettable experience at a time.

Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process please notify Human Resources upon scheduling your interview.