Accounting Manager

at  Fairmont

Company Description
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance. In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine. Join our team and welcome our guests to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.
Job Description

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Previous Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 3rd or 4th level preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience and at least 2 years previous accounting experience at a supervisory/managerial level
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, including Sun Systems, Hyperion, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Silverware, Birchstreet, Watson, Day Force, Opera PMS, Excels
• Exceptional administrative, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

• Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support with a dotted line to the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support, you will maintain a system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements
• Prepare month end journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions
• Assist in the preparation of month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis
• Assist in the completion of financial statements, management reports in accordance with Corporate Policies & Procedures for review
• Co-ordinate and ensure that all daily, weekly, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis
• Participate in the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Strategic Plan, and Monthly Operating Forecasts
• Assist in the preparation for internal, external audits
• Assist in the implementation and completion of special projects as assigned by the DOF/ADOF
• Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future.
• Assist in the development of Operational Leaders in the interpretation, orientation, training and analysis of financial procedures and decision making
• Develop an engaged, enthusiastic and guest-focused department
• Recruit, develop, evaluate and motivate the team
• Represent the Accounting office and the ADOF/DOF in their absence
• Actively contribute to departmental leadership and direction
• Participate in the hotel emergency plan and crisis procedures and ensures that they are kept up to date area of the emergency plan and crisis planning and procedures
• Adhere to and promotes all Company Health & Safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
• Follow all safety policies
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned