Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller  Halifax, NS
Reference # HL-PMS-10213
Since 1999, Premiere Suites has been one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted providers of high-quality temporary residences for professionals and families. Offering furnished apartments, condominiums, and townhomes for extended stays of 30 days or more, Premiere Suites serves guests across Canada with a focus on quality, consistency, and exceptional service.
We are excited to partner with Premiere Suites in the recruitment of a Corporate Controller to join their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Technology, the Corporate Controller will play a key leadership role in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This position will provide meaningful financial and operational insights to support decision-making while strengthening financial discipline, controls, processes, and reporting across the organization.
Financial Reporting & Planning   Lead accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes
Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and detailed variance analysis
Own the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, including financial models, assumptions, and scenario analysis
Partner with department leaders to align financial plans with business priorities and recommend actions based on performance against plan
Financial Analysis & Business Insights   Analyze profitability across suites, customers, regions, and strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and cost trends
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and clearly communicate the story behind the numbers to leadership
Incorporate relevant external data to support benchmarking, competitive analysis, and informed decision-making
Support strategic initiatives, investment analysis, and growth planning across the organization
Cash Flow & Financial Controls   Manage daily liquidity, working capital, and short- and long-term cash flow forecasting
Support banking relationships and organizational financing requirements
Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure financial processes and procedures are appropriately documented
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
Data Systems & Process Improvement   Integrate financial and operational data from Quick Books, CRM, and other business systems to strengthen reporting and analysis
Ensure accuracy and consistency across financial and operational data sources
Leverage advanced Excel, Power BI, and other technology to automate and enhance reporting
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, standardize reporting, and improve scalability
Support data centralization and systems initiatives that enhance financial visibility across the business
Cross-Functional Leadership   Act as a trusted financial partner to Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other functional leaders
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, banks, auditors, and external partners
Promote accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization
The ideal candidate will possess:
CPA designation is required
7+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, and financial planning and analysis experience
Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is preferred
Strong knowledge of Quick…