Director of Finance and IT, PH Restaurants LP and Aquilini Cool Treats LP Job Category: Finance Requisition Number: ACCOU Posted : May 13, 2026 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Description POSITION: Director of Finance and IT, PH Restaurants LP and Aquilini Cool Treats LP REPORTS TO: Managing Director, PH Restaurants LP, and Vice President, Finance, Aquilini Properties LP Located in British Columbia, PH Restaurants LP is one of the largest Pizza Hut franchisees in Canada. The Director of Finance and IT provides financial leadership, reporting, and oversight for 60+ Pizza Hut and Dairy Queen store operations and oversees IT department functions and major initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned from time to time.) Lead the Finance, Accounting, and IT functions, including department policies, procedures, and internal controls. Own full-cycle accounting across all locations, including month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and review of account reconciliations. Oversee A/R, A/P, payroll, and treasury processes, ensuring timely processing, appropriate approvals, and accurate cut-off. Direct and coordinate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and periodic cash flow analysis. Prepare and review year-end financial statements and working papers for audit; delegate and coordinate tasks to ensure timely completion for auditors. Review monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and operational KPIs as applicable, and communicate results to leadership. Partner cross-functionally with Operations and HR on performance, labor, and process improvement initiatives. Assess insurance policies and manage claim filings, as required. Contribute to new business activities and business improvement initiatives, including finance/accounting matters and IT projects. Participate in and contribute to brand advisory committees. Oversee system support for store POS devices, including database management, network and hardware upgrades, and procurement. Provide systems support and reporting for the above-store restaurant management team. Manage construction, development, and renovation plans for stores and territories. Manage and assess property lease base rent, CAM, and property billing matters. Review new leases and provide feedback on required modifications. Oversee lease renewals, including negotiation of renewal rates. Oversees and manages accounting/IT team of 5+ reports. REQUIREMENTS Minimum 10 years of managerial accounting experience, including treasury and controller responsibilities, plus IT management experience. Supervisory experience across multiple locations, with strong project management capabilities. Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor direct reports. Experience with complex budgets, forecasting, intercompany/internal transactions, and executive-level presentations. Superior attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Extensive business application expertise, including advanced Excel and Access VBA scripting, plus strong Power Query skills. Experience with Sage 300 ERP, SQL Server management, Linux, network architecture, and security is an asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr