Controller (With Hotel Background)

Upstay is looking for a Controller to work Remotely in Canada! Get Your Resume Ready!

Who We Are

Upstay is a tech-enabled hospitality company that designs and manages every aspect of your stay to ensure an exceptional experience.

Since launching, our team has rapidly grown to over 200+ employees operating 400+ homes in Canada and the US. Joining Upstay will provide you with the unique chance to join a high-growth start-up and explore new opportunities in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

What We Do

We build great communities that bring the tools and sensibilities of the world’s best hotels and apply these principles to our vacation homes, urban retreats and modern hotels.

How We Do It

We are accountable for every aspect of our property’s creation and existence. Site selection, acquisition, development, design, construction, furniture manufacturing, laundry and property management are all looked after by our in-house teams which translates to higher standards in our properties, service and customer expectations.

What Matters to Us

We are committed to providing compliant and locally beneficial short-term property rentals that add value to our guests. We work with local governments and homeowner associations to develop standards and provide industry-wide leadership so our guests can relax and enjoy their time with us.

Learn more at www.upstay.com

What You’ll Do

The Controller is responsible for the establishment of financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems and shall be responsible for the supervision of general accounting, accounts receivable, collection, payroll, and benefits for the company.

• Provide periodic operating reports, which provide analyses of progress in achieving financial objectives and rationale for variances as well as prepares leading indicator reports along with action plans for corrective action.
• Prepare corporate and departmental margin reports and departmental labour reports
• Support the senior leadership and management team in the implementation of operational redesign initiatives in developing recommendations for key performance indicators and implementing ongoing monitoring and reporting processes.
• Offer strong experience in process improvements to streamline routine processes in order to address company scalability
• Oversee the total rewards program focusing on benefit management
• Processes and invoices to check for inaccuracies such as timekeeping, various third party contracts and purchased services; assists managers with the review of financial reporting reports by running reports and identifying key information.
• Provide financial expertise/support to senior leadership
• Manage tech stack access and ensure all security requirements are met

What You’ll Bring:

• Adaptability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities accordingly
• Resourceful - able to source the best suppliers for operation supplies and capex projects
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting/finance/information technology.
• Interpersonal skills – must communicate with both executives and staff employees in order to create and administer policy
• Strong track record in creating reports to facilitate effective decision-making and handling large data sets.
• Minimum 5 years experience as Staff Accountant or Controller in the hospitality industry
• Entrepreneurial mindset - passion for building the infrastructure
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong personal and professional judgment, which are invaluable skills for a role that makes hiring decisions as well as in finding the best solution to organizational dilemmas
• Analytical - interpret data statistics and make improvement accordingly
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
• Organizational skills and the flexibility to jump from priority to priority, which are essential to a role that juggles a variety of functions and projects
• Self starter - must be able to operate independently and be comfortable with minimal hands-on instructions

Extra awesome:

• Live the corporate culture, personifying it in daily interactions with both guests and team members.
• Be an engaging team member who is highly inclusive, inspiring, and able to relate to all levels.
• Participate in a fun and supportive working environment where team members aspire to do what is right and are given the empowerment to execute.
• Familiarity with Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway and/or other short-term rental platforms is an asset.
• Familiarity with Guesty / Opera / Quickbook Online / Airbase is preferred

What You Receive:

• 100% Remote work
• Paid Time Off
• Company Laptop
• Friends and family rates at any of our properties
• Annually Salary of $100,000 CAD
• Performance bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered. At Upstay we celebrate and support the differences between our employees' including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity is essential to our growth, and we’ve concluded that we’re stronger together.

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