Director of Finance and Business Support

FAIRMONT; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Alberta is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to oversee finance functions, lead a high-performing team, and ensure financial compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality finance, leadership skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers a variety of job perks and the opportunity for professional growth within the Fairmont family.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation assistance

Employee travel program with discounts

Comprehensive wellness platform

Discounts on resort services

Access to Colleague Lifestyle Program

Complimentary meal per shift

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality finance.
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting and capital project management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic business support to resort leaders.
• Oversee all financial operations including accounts receivable and budgeting.
• Deliver timely and accurate management and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Technical accounting expertise

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

BirchStreet procurement

Sun GFS

Hyperion

Job description

Overview

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced finance professional with a strong background in hospitality. The ideal candidate will bring proven success in leading finance and accounting functions, supporting business operations, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver strong financial and operational results. Reporting directly to the resort General Manager and working closely with the Regional Director of Finance & Business Support, this role oversees the Finance and Accounting team at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. The Director of Finance and Business Support is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, business acumen, and the ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Job Perks & Benefits

• 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

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