Top Benefits
About the role
Position
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Details
Full-time
Job Start Date
Immediately
Located in the heart of the eastern shore set against a backdrop of spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean, White Point has been a favorite destination for nearly 100 years.
Role Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the resort’s accounting operations, ensuring long-term profitability, and supporting sustainable growth. The CFO will lead strategic financial planning, manage financial risk, ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations, and provide clear financial insights to guide decision-making. He/she will be responsible to produce periodic financial reports, implementation of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results.
This position requires a seasoned finance leader preferably with hospitality industry experience. Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a strong background in accounting and must hold a Canadian accounting designation, strong business acumen, and the ability to balance operational needs with financial discipline in a fast-paced resort environment.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the resort’s business goals.
Advise the GM and ownership on financial performance, risk, and opportunities.
Participate in strategic planning for capital projects, renovations, and service expansion.
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Review all GL`s and on-going departmental costs and ensure alignment with departmental budgets.
Experience of working with Maestro, QuickBooks is considered an asset.
Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Canadian GAAP and relevant hospitality industry standards.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as RevPAR, ADR, GOPPAR, and occupancy trends.
Operational Finance
Partner with the General Manager and departmental leaders to improve cost efficiency without compromising guest experience.
Oversee purchasing, inventory controls, and cost-of-sales tracking for F&B and other revenue streams.
Ensure accurate and transparent payroll, vendor payments, and contract management.
Risk Management & Compliance
Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
Ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws, labour regulations, and hospitality-specific licensing requirements.
Manage relationships with auditors, bankers, and insurance providers.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement aligned with a resort wide service
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Finance and / or accounting designation is required (CPA, CMA, CGA or CFA).
An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is desirable.
Experience: Minimum 8–10 years in senior financial leadership, with at least 3 years in hospitality or resort operations in Canada.
Proven track record in strategic financial management, forecasting, and capital planning.
Strong understanding of hospitality metrics, seasonal business cycles, and revenue management principles.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in hotel property management systems (PMS) and financial software (e.g., Maestro, Silverware, Sage, Easy Pay, QuickBooks Enterprise, or equivalent
White Point is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce as well as being committed to providing accommodations wherever possible for people with disabilities.
Apply Now:
Qualified interested applicants are invited to submit resumes via email to employment@whitepoint.com
Benefits:
From use of our Recreation Facilities to discounts in the Dining Room, there are many more perks to working at White Point, than simply being at the beach every day.
About White Point Beach Resort
An iconic beach resort on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. We have been welcoming families, friends, couples and year-round groups for over 90 years.
We're a year round oceanfront beach vacation destination on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Perched along a 1km white sand beach on the Atlantic Ocean within 700 acres of pristine natural beauty, generations of White Pointers and guests have retreated to the beach here. While the oceanfront and oceanview cottages with woodburning fireplaces tend to be the most saught after accommodatins, there are a variety of guest rooms, vacation homes and RCI Gold Crown Vacation Cottages as well.
Nestled within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, boasting the most extensive recreation program and amenities available in Nova Scotia, guests enjoy the beach, freshwater lake with Boathouse complete with paddle boats, canoes, kayaks and even surf lessons. Tennis Courts, shuffle board, outdoor and indoor pools, games room, fitness centre and spa ensure everyone will find something they enjoy.
Kids love the daily complimentary schedule of fun, as do adults! Wine Tastings, culinary classes, surf lessons, yoga, meditation, and more are available throughout the year. Of course, the beachside bonfires, mussel bakes and s 'mores are popular with all ages.
Our oceanside perch continues to be a preferred location for meetings, retreats and conferences. While many prefer to offer their teams/delegates the oceanviews of the Atlantic Room or Crow's Nest, others seek intimate and private space offered at Lakeside Retreat with a beachstone fireplace. Famous for our 'unscheduled' agenda time experiences, it's really where the 'magic' happens, folks bond, connect and strengthen as a unit - over a bonfire, yoga class, or a team building scavenger hunt!
Take a peek, check out our webcams, Faceboook, Twitter, Youtube and plan your next stay at www.whitepoint.com or call 1.800.565.5068
Top Benefits
About the role
Position
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Details
Full-time
Job Start Date
Immediately
Located in the heart of the eastern shore set against a backdrop of spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean, White Point has been a favorite destination for nearly 100 years.
Role Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the resort’s accounting operations, ensuring long-term profitability, and supporting sustainable growth. The CFO will lead strategic financial planning, manage financial risk, ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations, and provide clear financial insights to guide decision-making. He/she will be responsible to produce periodic financial reports, implementation of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results.
This position requires a seasoned finance leader preferably with hospitality industry experience. Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a strong background in accounting and must hold a Canadian accounting designation, strong business acumen, and the ability to balance operational needs with financial discipline in a fast-paced resort environment.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the resort’s business goals.
Advise the GM and ownership on financial performance, risk, and opportunities.
Participate in strategic planning for capital projects, renovations, and service expansion.
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Review all GL`s and on-going departmental costs and ensure alignment with departmental budgets.
Experience of working with Maestro, QuickBooks is considered an asset.
Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Canadian GAAP and relevant hospitality industry standards.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as RevPAR, ADR, GOPPAR, and occupancy trends.
Operational Finance
Partner with the General Manager and departmental leaders to improve cost efficiency without compromising guest experience.
Oversee purchasing, inventory controls, and cost-of-sales tracking for F&B and other revenue streams.
Ensure accurate and transparent payroll, vendor payments, and contract management.
Risk Management & Compliance
Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
Ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws, labour regulations, and hospitality-specific licensing requirements.
Manage relationships with auditors, bankers, and insurance providers.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement aligned with a resort wide service
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Finance and / or accounting designation is required (CPA, CMA, CGA or CFA).
An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is desirable.
Experience: Minimum 8–10 years in senior financial leadership, with at least 3 years in hospitality or resort operations in Canada.
Proven track record in strategic financial management, forecasting, and capital planning.
Strong understanding of hospitality metrics, seasonal business cycles, and revenue management principles.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in hotel property management systems (PMS) and financial software (e.g., Maestro, Silverware, Sage, Easy Pay, QuickBooks Enterprise, or equivalent
White Point is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce as well as being committed to providing accommodations wherever possible for people with disabilities.
Apply Now:
Qualified interested applicants are invited to submit resumes via email to employment@whitepoint.com
Benefits:
From use of our Recreation Facilities to discounts in the Dining Room, there are many more perks to working at White Point, than simply being at the beach every day.
About White Point Beach Resort
An iconic beach resort on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. We have been welcoming families, friends, couples and year-round groups for over 90 years.
We're a year round oceanfront beach vacation destination on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Perched along a 1km white sand beach on the Atlantic Ocean within 700 acres of pristine natural beauty, generations of White Pointers and guests have retreated to the beach here. While the oceanfront and oceanview cottages with woodburning fireplaces tend to be the most saught after accommodatins, there are a variety of guest rooms, vacation homes and RCI Gold Crown Vacation Cottages as well.
Nestled within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, boasting the most extensive recreation program and amenities available in Nova Scotia, guests enjoy the beach, freshwater lake with Boathouse complete with paddle boats, canoes, kayaks and even surf lessons. Tennis Courts, shuffle board, outdoor and indoor pools, games room, fitness centre and spa ensure everyone will find something they enjoy.
Kids love the daily complimentary schedule of fun, as do adults! Wine Tastings, culinary classes, surf lessons, yoga, meditation, and more are available throughout the year. Of course, the beachside bonfires, mussel bakes and s 'mores are popular with all ages.
Our oceanside perch continues to be a preferred location for meetings, retreats and conferences. While many prefer to offer their teams/delegates the oceanviews of the Atlantic Room or Crow's Nest, others seek intimate and private space offered at Lakeside Retreat with a beachstone fireplace. Famous for our 'unscheduled' agenda time experiences, it's really where the 'magic' happens, folks bond, connect and strengthen as a unit - over a bonfire, yoga class, or a team building scavenger hunt!
Take a peek, check out our webcams, Faceboook, Twitter, Youtube and plan your next stay at www.whitepoint.com or call 1.800.565.5068