Job Description

Company Description

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It\'s the perfect work/life combination.



Director of Accounting

Fairmont Banff Springs is looking for an accomplished Finance professional with proven success in delivering accounting activities and business support by working effectively with the finance team, collaborating with senior operational leadership and partnership with stakeholders.

This position requires hands-on leadership qualities with motivational abilities to coach, train and develop a large team of dedicated finance professionals. Strong accounting business acumen, proven communication, business presentation and analytical skills with a strong systems background, are desired qualities.

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program \xe2\x80\x93 exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform (LifeWorks) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort\xe2\x80\x99s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
• Automatically added to our resort\xe2\x80\x99s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Regional Director of Finance and Business Support, this role operates within a regional office serving a portfolio of hotels. The successful applicant will drive all Accounting, Finance and Business Support function at Fairmont Banff Springs - our flagship luxury resort, which include a focus on optimizing workflow thru collaboration, perform month end process and reporting, payroll, credit, cash management, food and beverage cost control, yield management, capital planning, budgeting and systems management.

• Embrace an established culture of business support by partnering with the hotel leaders for achieving optimal operating performance for Accor and ownership by proactively managing all measured Key Performance Indicators
• Drive colleague engagement level by regularly communicating with the finance team (i.e. monthly meetings) to maintain positive relationships across the resort (i.e. Employee Engagement Survey)
• Recruit, train and lead finance colleagues and foster ongoing learning and development to ensure excellent service deliverable to hotel wide colleagues and leadership. More specifically, monitor employee performance through positive feedback, performance management, annual performance reviews and recognition practice
• Prepare and provide accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis to hotel management, corporate office and owners in accordance with the company reporting requirements by completing all month end duties; P&L, forecast, commentary and inventory management, including a complete balance sheet accounts reconciliation review and monthly ownership reporting and performance analysis reports submission (i.e. cash flow and monthly owner distribution)
• 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
• Develop key relationships with Department Heads and Senior Managers to provide financial support and develop business acumen to drive understanding of short and long term financial impact
• Proven impact on the financial planning, cost management and operations with demonstrated business operations decision making balancing data analysis and outcome (drive and maximize GOP Flow Through concept; assist in the annual operating budgets and short term forecasts)
• Assist in the design, implementation, and recommendation to improve accuracy of work schedules, labor standards and planning to assist operations leaders
• Comply with legal and fiscal regulations of the hotel, which impacts financials including proper business permits and licenses, hotel contracts and lease agreements
• 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
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• 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, with 2 to 4 years managing large teams and/or significant complex projects. Previous hotel experience at a managerial level an asset, with proven experience in developing, and leading teams
• Superior skills in computer technology and applications.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel in particular).
• Experience with accounting systems or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting, analysis and presentation (i.e. Birchstreet procurement software, Sun GFS back of the house, Watson labor management tool and OneStream reporting).
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, such as POS software (i.e. Silverware) and Opera PMS

Additional Information

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

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor\xe2\x80\x99s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow\'s hospitality.
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