Accountant, Events & Hospitality
The MRG Group
Toronto, ON or Vancouver, BC
Founded in 2008, The MRG Group is Canada's largest independent entertainment company and a leader in experience creation. Our mission is to bring experiences to life for creators, fans, brands, and partners.
The MRG Group is an integrated network of companies operating across the hospitality, venue, media, ticketing (including the ticketing service Admit One), and insurance sectors. With a portfolio of 18 hospitality properties across Canada, The MRG Group also owns and operates an events business, a travel company, and a digital publication.
The Events & Hospitality Accountant is responsible for the full-scope accounting, reconciliation, and financial oversight of MRG Live (Events & Festivals) and Hospitality locations. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance, this role ensures accurate event costing, settlements, tax compliance, and financial reporting across the full event lifecycle, supporting over 1,000 events annually across owned and operated venues in Canada and internationally.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives on the challenges that come with a growing company, values strong communication and operates on trust.
1. Event Accounting & Financial Management
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Own full-scope accounting and reconciliation for all Live, Events, Festivals, and venue activity.
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Track event revenue, costs, and associated taxes throughout the event lifecycle.
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Record all event-related financial activity in Sage, including revenue, costs, taxes, and adjustments.
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Book intercompany transactions related to events and concerts accurately and timely.
2. Operational Finance Support
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Monitor and close open transactions in Square and Triple Seat to ensure accurate revenue capture.
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Support operations teams by providing revenue and expense analysis as needed.
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Monitor the AR for the whole group, managing the email and Asana Board
3. Reconciliation & Month-End Close
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Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations for hospitality bank accounts.
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Support the month-end close process by ensuring all revenue and expense entries are posted on time.
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Recording of inventory, cash flows, tips/cash tips payable and gratuity to meet month-end close
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Audit support for year end related to hospitality
4. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
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Prepare event-level profit and loss (P&L) statements and post-event estimates and adjustments.
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Own Balance Sheet reconciliations for relevant legal entities and GL accounts.
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Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.
5. Tax Compliance (Contractor & Multi-Jurisdictional)
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Prepare and issue T4A- slips and related filings for events business contractors.
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Ensure compliance with federal and provincial tax requirements related to events.
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Maintain documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews.
6. Process Improvement & Analytical Support
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Event settlement after completion of events within 10 business days post event.
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Champion process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.
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Provide analytical and financial support for special projects as assigned.
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3+ years’ of progressive full-scope Festivals & Events and/or Hospitality accounting
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Minimum 2 years' experience managing multi-entity month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany accounting.
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Experience with specific Accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct or other Sage Product), Beanworks (or similar AP automation), and proficiency in advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) is required.
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Professional accounting designation (CPA) or progress toward designation is considered an asset.
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Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage a high volume of transactions across multiple business units.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams and stakeholders across the organization.
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Competitive compensation, including base salary and performance-based incentives.
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Opportunities for growth in a dynamic, fast-paced organization.
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A collaborative culture that celebrates creativity and innovation.
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Access to unique experiences across The MRG Group’s diverse portfolio.
The MRG Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
