Company Description

At The Rimrock it is our vision is to be the most desired hospitality experience in the Canadian Rockies for guests and employees alike.

We welcome colleagues like an extension of our guests — individuals who travel from around the world to explore the Canadian Rockies. As an employee, you will live and work with a very diverse team in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, creating unforgettable memories on and off duty. Learn more at: https://www.rimrockcareers.com/career-opportunities

Competitive Salary:

$130,000 - $140,000 gross annually, based on previous experience and education.

Job Description

The Director of Finance and Business Support provides strategic leadership, functional guidance and valuable insights to Operations Leaders, Partners, Executive Committee and Department Heads for optimal business decision; Interacting with hotel's legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to effectively control the assets of the business. This position requires hands on leadership qualities with motivational abilities to coach, train and develop a team of dedicated finance professionals. Strong accounting business acumen, proven communication, business presentation and analytical skills with a strong systems background, are desired qualities.

Responsibilities:

• Under the business supervision of the General Manager and partnership with the Regional Director of Finance and Business Support, and within the limits of the Company policies and procedures and local requirements, the position is responsible for the supervision of all members of the hotel Finance and Accounting Department
• Embrace an established culture of business support by partnering with the Hotel Leaders for achieving optimal operating performance for Accor and ownership returns by proactively managing all measured KPI's.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures including focus on self-audits as well as internal and external audits required.
• Responsible for overall accounting and finance related activities of the hotel, which includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, credit, systems management, cash management, food and beverage cost control, receiving, purchasing, food stores, yield management, capital planning and budgeting
• Coordination and preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, strategic plans, annual audit financial reports, analysis of budgets, short term rolling forecasts, planning support and financial interpretation
• Develop and manage key relationships and respective Management Committee members and their senior managers to provide financial support and understanding of short and long term financial plans
• Review financial performance of department/area, analysis of variances, forecasts and budgets. Challenge existing strategies and/or recommend alternate strategies to continually improve effectiveness of the business or financial management
• Assist in the development of the business acumen of all levels of the hotel Leadership team to ensure they understand the impact of every component on the business as a whole and embrace the fiscal reporting processes, and information available in order to drive the performance of their areas of responsibility
• Assist in identification and development of profit improvement opportunities. Including preparation and analysis of ROI and cost benefit scenarios
• Promote, drive and maximize GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept across the departments
• Recommend and assist in the design, implementation, and use of methods and procedures that improve the accuracy of working schedules, labour standards, forecast, plans to assist operational staff. Monitor on an ongoing basis the accuracy and recommend correct measurements as necessary
• Provide accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis to hotel management, corporate office and owners in accordance with the company and ownership reporting requirements and policy
• Completion of month end duties; P&L, forecast, commentary, inventories
• Ensure accurate and timely process of Accounts Payable and Income Audit workflow, and balance sheets accounts reconciliation
• Recruit, train and lead finance colleagues and foster ongoing training and development to ensure excellent service deliverables to hotel wide colleagues and leadership team
• Monitor employee performance through positive feedback, performance management, annual performance reviews, recognition practices and consistent follow up
• Host monthly departmental communication meetings
• Promote a safe and well work environment with emphasis on health, safety and work life balance
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Accounting Designation, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Previous experience as a hotel Director of Finance or Controller preferred
• Progressive work related experience in multiple areas of accounting and/or capital projects management and reporting, financial and/or business analysis, accounting, or a related area, with 5 to 7 years of progressive leadership in managing teams and/or significant complex projects
• 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, Electronic Time Clocks or other time and attendance products and Hyperion Financial Reporting System). Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, such as POS software (i.e. Silverware) and Opera PMS an asset

Additional Information

• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria each shift
• Access to Employee Travel Program
• Discounts on hotel Food & Beverage, Spa and Golf Memberships

Inclusion & Diversity

We want every employee to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be themselves at work and in housing. Banff National Park draws individuals from all around the world to visit, work, and live. Our location naturally fosters a diverse workforce and new employees can see themselves represented throughout the hotel, regardless of cultural origin, gender identity, religion, physical abilities, sexual orientation or age. As an organization, we know we can always strive to be better and intentional acts of inclusion are key to achieving our mission.