Director of Finance and Business Support
- Jasper, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide strategic business support to resort leaders while partnering with regional business units, auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, insurance providers, and banks to safeguard company assets.
- Champion a culture of financial partnership by working with hotel leadership to drive operating performance and ownership returns through proactive KPI management.
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements, including internal, external, and self-audits.
- Oversee all financial operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, credit, cash management, food & beverage cost control, purchasing, yield management, capital planning, and budgeting.
- Lead the coordination and preparation of annual budgets, capital plans, strategic plans, rolling forecasts, financial reports, and audit documentation.
- Partner with senior leadership to provide analysis, financial interpretation, and recommendations that drive business effectiveness and profitability.
- Support hotel leaders in developing financial acumen, fostering a deeper understanding of performance metrics and their impact on overall business results.
- Identify and implement profit improvement opportunities through ROI analysis, cost-benefit studies, and efficiency initiatives.
- Promote and monitor the GOP Flow Through concept across departments to maximize profitability.
- Recommend and implement improved methods and systems for scheduling, labor standards, and forecasting to enhance operational accuracy.
- Deliver timely and accurate management and financial reporting to hotel leadership, corporate office, and ownership.
- Oversee month-end close processes, including P&L, forecasting, variance analysis, and commentary.
- Collaborate with centralized accounting teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable, income audit workflows, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Build strong relationships across Fairmont properties in the region to share best practices and strengthen financial and operational support.
- Recruit, train, and develop finance & IT team members, fostering engagement, recognition, and continuous professional growth.
- Lead departmental communication, performance management, and engagement initiatives.
- Promote a safe and supportive work environment, emphasizing health, safety, and work-life balance.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Accounting designation (CPA preferred) with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field-or equivalent education and work experience.
- Previous experience as a hotel Director of Finance or Controller strongly preferred.
- 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality finance, with demonstrated success in managing teams and overseeing complex projects.
- Strong technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting, capital project management, and analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with financial systems and hotel applications (e.g., BirchStreet procurement, Sun GFS, Watson labor management, Hyperion, Opera PMS, POS systems such as Silverware).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills with proven ability to coach, mentor, and foster collaboration.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to adapt to evolving digital workflows and operational needs
- Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
- 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 - exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
- Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Discounts while using our resort's Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
- Automatically added to our resort's Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria