Accounting Manager

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized on-site staff accomodation
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• 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 - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform (GreenShield+) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Spa 
• 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 Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

The Finance Department of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is looking for a dynamic, organized and collaborative team player who is passionate about coaching and developing the accounting team. This role requires proficiency in Accounts Payable, General Cashiering, Banking/Treasury, overall accounting balance sheet reconciliation and managing the daily accounting operation, while ensuring adherence to standards required by corporate policies.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Business Support, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Assist in financially related activities of the hotel which includes banking/cash management, general cashier, accounts payable, credit, food and beverage cost control, labor analysis and planning and accounts reconciliations
• Verify the accuracy of all Income Audit transactions, banking and ensure daily revenue and rebate summary is reconciled.
• Co-ordinate and ensure that all daily management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.
• Maintenance of proper books of account and supporting data as a basis for preparation of the financial operating and statistical statements and reports required for Management, Corporate Office in accordance with Corporate Policy and Procedures
• Prepares the completion of financial statements, management reports and monthly P&L, according to Corporate timetable and due dates
• Complete and verify account analysis for all Food and Beverage inventories and expense valuation; work with procurement system (Birchstreet) to check for accuracy/consistency
• Oversee the credit team to ensure timely AR collection including retail shops
• Actively participate with month-end close activities: preparation of monthly journal; responsible for month end related deadlines and schedules. May be required to work extended hours and flexible schedule at month end
• Assist in the preparation of month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis in conjunction with the Centralized Accounting Service Delivery team
• Analyze and review trends related to operating techniques, ensuring optimum utilization of resources and finance effectiveness
• Assist in the creation of the Annual Operating Budget and Strategic Plan
• Assist in internal audit process
• Assist in the creation of the Monthly Rolling Operating Forecast
• Assists in the administration of the payroll model (Watson tool) and conduct finance analysis to promote and support business efficiencies for the operations
• Assist in the integration of hotel and accounting technology systems (i.e. POS credit card interface) including software applications, current and future
• Lead and develop Accounting employees and encourage ongoing cross-training and development benefiting the synergy for both colleagues and operations team
• Assist the finance team in ensuring that accounting staff understand and follow applicable policies and procedures outlined in the hotel Finance & Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual
• Assist in safe keeping of all lease and contracts and any other legal records and documents, which may affect the financial status of the hotel. Such documents are to be listed and kept current on the Critical Date List.
• Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future

• Assist leadership team with ad hoc projects and requests
• All Other duties as assigned

• University/College Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Good standing member of HFTP with Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) designation will be an asset
• 2+ years management/progressive work related experience in multiple areas of accounting and previous hotel experience at a supervisory/managerial level an asset
• Experience with accounting systems (i.e. Birchstreet procurement software, Sun GFS back of the house, Watson labor management tool) and hotel operating systems such as POS software (i.e. Silverware) and Opera PMS an asset
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills and excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) required
• Self-motivating and have a high degree of analytical ability and confidentiality, and work in a safe, prudent and organized matter
• Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. 

APPLY TODAY: We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise! www.lakelouisejobs.com

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

ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are contacted by a Recruiter, kindly inform them at any stage of the recruitment process if you will need support or accommodations.

Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: cll.careers@fairmont.com

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