financial controller

Company Overview SilverStar Ski Resort Ltd is a premier destination for skiing and biking enthusiasts, offering exhilarating experiences amidst stunning mountain scenery. We are committed to providing exceptional outdoor adventures and fostering a dynamic, energetic team environment.

Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead our finance department. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting practices, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong leadership skills, and expertise in various accounting software tools to drive financial excellence across our resort.

The Controller oversees the Accounting Team of 4 employees.

*REPORT CHAIN:*

Reports to Finance Director

*DURATION: *

Full Time Year Round

*PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*

• Will rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Applicant will work closely with the Accounting Team and provide leadership.

• As head of the Accounting department, will be responsible for all of the financial requirements requested by the Company and Pacific Group Resorts (PGR).
• This position also supervises the administrative requirements for the Company and the Vernon office.

• Oversees the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership team and PGR.
• Oversees the lodging owner statements for Property Management.

• Oversees the in Resort Cash Office and reconciliations.
• Preparing and reporting on Cash Flow projections, forecasting, and other financial planning tools and reports.

• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal reporting requirements and tax filings. Establish and monitor internal controls within all systems in respect to financial policies, processes and procedures. Create and maintain a strong control environment while ensuring full transparency through analysis and recommendations.
• SilverStar representative for the annual financial statement audit and communication with external auditors.

• Supporting the Finance Director, assists with preparation of annual Operating Budget and presentation to PGR. Works closely with managers and assists with their departmental operating budgets.
• Maintaining the organization?s accounting principles, practices, procedures and initiatives.

• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budgets. Work closely with department managers to develop business plans and provide advice and guidance to managers in respect to all accounting matters.
• Recommend benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance.

• Works closely with our Risk & Assurance Director with insurance renewals and reporting requirements, as well as capital and operating leases.
• Supporting the Finance Director, assists in overseeing the Payroll administrator?s processes and records payroll journal entries and reconciles payroll accounts.

• Highly knowledgeable with all Point of Sale (POS) and inventory management software. Assist with back of systems setup, including security, payment and product items, and integration with accounting software.
• Promotes and maintains positive corporate relations within the community and guests.

*EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:*

• CPA designation required.
• Over five years? experience in a Financial Controller or senior level accounting position, with management and supervisory experience.

*SKILLS REQUIRED:*

• Knowledge of automated financial reporting systems.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel.

• Proficient written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
• Ability to adapt to and quickly learn new systems and software.

• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as operate independently.
• Display self-initiative in identifying issues and improve processes.

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