Job Description

Sun Peaks is Canada's second largest ski area and has been intentionally developed in accordance with our Master Plan (on our website, Province of BC). The Master Plan philosophy is to strategically evolve our recreational footprint through increased accommodation and enhancements to skier/guest services and infrastructure.


Sun Peaks Resort LLP is a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of Nippon Cable Co. of Japan. As a private entity, our ownership group is committed to the long-term growth and success of Sun Peaks Resort.


Due to the ongoing expansion of our resort operations and real estate development activities, we are searching for the right candidate to support our Director of Finance in meeting the reporting demands of our ownership group and the requirements for financial analysis including real estate project proformas, revenue management, pricing strategies and capital investment decisions.


This position will report directly to the Director of Finance but will also work closely with leaders of the resort and hotel operations. This position requires a person who thrives on a diversity of work and challenges, with the ability to shift focus from operational activities to supporting strategic initiatives.


We are seeking a high performer with impeccable attention to detail, but also the ability to think big picture. This role will continue to evolve as our operations grow both on the mountain and in the base area, with Sun Peaks in the second phase of its four phase Master Plan, developed by the world-renowned mountain planning team at Ecosign.


This position is ideally suited for someone with a love of the mountains and the desire to live and work in Sun Peaks. If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!

Compensation Information:

$75,000 to 85,000 per annum

Physical Requirement:

Light; work activities involve handling loads up to 5kg; predominantly in an indoor setting.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

The perks and benefits you'll get to enjoy:

Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs Company supported training and professional development opportunities Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels Eligibility for our 'Pay for Performance' incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers

Skills you bring with you:

Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) preferred. Minimum 5+ years' experience in industry or public practice, with a focus on full cycle accounting and financial analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data to support investment decisions. Well-organized with the ability to multi-task and impeccable attention to detail. Influential skills to work collaboratively across teams and departments with a focus on building trusting relationships. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word. Experience in Business Intelligence (BI) tools are considered an asset.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for the full cycle accounting of approx. 30+ companies, including bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation and tax filings. Develop revenue management and pricing strategies for resort operations, working closely with the operational teams to connect operational metrics and financial implications. Support strategic investment decisions for resort capital improvements such as chairlifts, mountain facilities and overall resort expansion. Review and analyze consolidated operational budgets for resort and hotel operations. Support cash flow management and scenario planning. Work closely with staff at head office in Japan to support reporting requirements. Identify opportunities to improve processes across the business lines. Develop and track KPI's for business units to help measure performance. Work with other departments to achieve a comprehensive understanding of business and operational information needs and translate to specific data requirements. Support an environment of continuous improvement by enhancing, modifying or eliminating current processes to increase efficiency and strengthen controls. Special projects as directed by the Director of Finance.

Why join us?

We are Canada's second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.


Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That's why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.


No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you'll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you'll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.


We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.


We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc People.


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