Assistant Director, Finance & Business Support

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our financial operations thrive with the commitment of Colleagues and Leaders who model our values of Respect, Trust, Innovation, Sustainable Performance, Guest Passion, and Spirit of Conquest. Showcase your leadership and numerical strengths as Assistant Director, Finance and Business Support, where your accuracy and attention to detail will inspire the same qualities in your team members.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• An inclusive, empowering, and positive company culture where we place people at the heart of everything we do
• The opportunity to have fun at work, alongside passionate hospitality professionals who strive to make the world a more welcoming place
• Competitive salary range starting at $80,000+ with annual performance evaluations and compensation reviews
• Career progression opportunities both nationally and internationally with company-provided relocation assistance
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire and meals through our Colleague Dining Program
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Extensive and comprehensive employer-paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the ACCOR Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with employer contribution
• Starting at 10+ days of paid vacation each calendar year increasing with length of service, 12 paid statutory holidays including paid annual birthday leave
• One complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program,
• Exclusive employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Accor properties worldwide
• Opportunity to work in a luxury heritage hotel with legacy dating back to 1939
• Access to free learning programs through our Academies and discounted courses through eCornell
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and RiiSE
• Opportunity to be nominated for and win your dream trip through our annual employee and leadership recognition program
• Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs

What you will be doing:

• Assist in preparation of financial statements within corporate closing schedule and according to Accor Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Uniform System of Accounts
• Assist in analysis and interpretation of financial results to assist and advise the General Manager, Ownership and the Accor Corporate Team when appropriate or in the absence of the Director of Finance
• Supervise the accounting department, maintaining a guest focused set of department standards and procedures
• Develop key relationships with Department Heads and senior managers to provide financial support, including development and implementation of action plans
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, capital budget and rolling forecasts
• Maintain balance sheet analysis on monthly basis with full supporting detail
• Prepare accurate cash flow statements and projections on monthly basis and on request
• Maximize working capital and cash flow statements and projections on a monthly basis and on request
• Ensure successful treasury cash management as set forth in the policies and procedures manual
• Ensure compliance with management agreements, contracts and attendant legal documents
• Ensure control systems are monitored and audited on a regular basis
• Assist in preparation for both internal and external audits
• Assist in implementation and completion of special projects as assigned by the DOF
• Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future.
• Assist in development of Operational Leaders with financial procedures and decision making
• Recruit and develop an engaged, enthusiastic and guest-focused department with regular feedback and performance reviews
• Represent the Accounting office and the DOF in their absence
• Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction
• Participate in hotel emergency plan and crisis procedures
• Adhere to and promotes all Company Health & Safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
• Follow all safety policies
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Accounting designation (CPA preferred); Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field of work (MBA preferred); or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Previous Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 3rd or 4th level preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience and at least 2 years previous accounting experience at a supervisory/managerial level
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, including Sun Systems, Hyperion, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Silverware, Birchstreet, Watson, Day Force, Opera PMS, Excels
• Exceptional administrative, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

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

Your team and working environment:

We are thrilled to welcome our guests back to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance.  In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine.  Join our team and welcome our guests back to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.

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’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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