Director of Finance and Business Support - Jobs in Banff

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Job DescriptionThe 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 amp;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