Assistant Director of Finance

at  Fairmont

Company Description
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler’s largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.
Job Description
Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s Assistant Director of Finance is a pivotal role within our accounting department, requiring an individual with a hands-on approach to accounting and leadership, alongside strong technical accounting and analytical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. MBA, CMA or CPA preferred
• Previous experience as a Hotel Controller, Director of Accounting or Director of Finance, preferred
• 5+ years management/progressive work-related experience in multiple areas of accounting and/or management and reporting, financial and/or business analysis or related area
• 2 to 4 years managing large teams and/or significant complex projects
• Experience with accounting systems, ideally Birchstreet, and OneStream reporting preferred
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, such as POS software (i.e. Silverware) and Opera PMS preferred

• Prepare and provide accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis, in accordance with the company reporting requirements
• Monitor employee performance through positive feedback, performance management, annual performance reviews and recognition practice
• Partner with the company Centralized Accounting System Delivery team to ensure accurate and timely process of Accounts Payable and Income Audit workflow, and balance sheets accounts reconciliation
• Verify the accuracy of all Income Audit transactions, banking and ensure daily revenue and rebate summary is reconciled
• Complete and verify account analysis for all Food and Beverage inventories and expense valuation
• Develop key relationships with Department Heads and Senior Managers
• Proven impact on the financial planning, cost management and operations
• Monitor and supervise the accounting department’s daily routine to ensure a smooth workflow and effective work practice
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures spearheading self-audit protocols and manage internal and external audits by implementing recommended compliance report action plan with operations leadership