VP, Finance

Sun Peaks Resort LLP; Sun Peaks; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Peaks Resort LLP seeks a Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations in Canada’s second-largest ski area. This strategic leader will oversee financial health and ensure compliance while driving performance in a dynamic resort environment. The role offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes

Three weeks of paid vacation

Benefits plan including Health Spending Account

Participation in RRSP and matching DPSP programs

Company supported training and professional development

Dining discounts in hotel & resort outlets

Retail discounts in resort outlets

Friends and family rates at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and accounting principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies for long-term growth.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to build a high-performing department.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

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

MBA or CPA designation

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Vice President, Finance (VP Finance) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health, planning, and operations of Sun Peaks Resort LLP and affiliated entities. The VP Finance will provide financial insight and recommendations to support high-growth initiatives while ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence. This role requires a results-oriented leader with strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and an ability to drive financial performance in a dynamic resort environment.

The role is well suited to an experienced finance professional looking to build on their experience in a resort or hospitality setting to date or looking to make a lifestyle change and better align career and personal goals. Either way, you are an ambassador for the guest experience, thrive on data and insights to inform business decisions, and are comfortable working with a close-knit team in a lean and efficient operation.

Given our unique environment, this role brings with it the opportunity to be part of a team located in Canada’s second-largest ski area in British Columbia and take advantage of the wonderful year-round mountain playground available in the resort.

Compensation Information: $145,000 to $155,000 (plus annual bonus)

Physical Requirement: Sedentary; work activities involve handling loads up to 5kg; predominantly in an indoor setting.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

Skills you bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA designation preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in the hospitality, resort, or real estate industry
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, accounting principles, and risk management
• Experience in capital investment planning, financing structures, and business development
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic insights for decision-making
• First-class communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrated excellence in cross-functional collaboration
• A champion for safety and the guest experience – every member of the team adopts and promotes healthy and safe working practices and embodies a strong guest service ethic
• Sensitivity to the realities of working in a resort environment with a strong community culture
• Strong results orientation while respecting the values of integrity, teamwork, and balance

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support Sun Peaks Resort’s long-term growth and investment plans
• Provide financial leadership to senior executives and department heads to align financial goals with the company’s strategic objectives
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with business priorities

2. Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery of financial statements
• Manage and optimize financial systems, accounting processes, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax requirements, and reporting standards
• Provide strategic oversight of the IT department, ensuring alignment with business and financial objectives
• Oversee IT budgeting and financial planning, optimizing costs while maintaining technology efficiency and security
• Ensure effective implementation of financial systems, enterprise software, and data management solutions
• Support cybersecurity and risk management initiatives, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry regulations
• Collaborate with IT leadership to enhance digital transformation initiatives, including automation, reporting tools, and business intelligence capabilities

4. Investment & Growth Planning

• Support capital investment decisions by conducting financial analysis and risk assessment
• Evaluate funding and financing options for infrastructure development, expansion, and sustainability initiatives
• Monitor financial performance metrics and provide recommendations to enhance revenue generation and cost management
• Implement and oversee risk management strategies, including financial, operational, and regulatory risks
• Ensure adherence to ISO 14001 and other relevant environmental and financial certifications
• Work closely with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance and financial transparency
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team (including compensation & benefits) to build a high-performing financial department
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance function
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and business performance

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
• Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
• Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
• Company supported training and professional development opportunities
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.