Finance manager

Role Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for assisting in the management of the Friday Harbour finance function including budgeting, financial reporting, maintenance of balance sheet accounts, internal control systems and related aspects of resort operations. Together with the Asst. Director of Finance, the Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, for ensuring that an adequate system of internal financial controls is in place, and for maintaining the resort’s general ledger and preparing financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Experience with Hotel and/or Hospitality finance is required
• Responsible for assisting in the financial management of all operations in an efficient and financially sound manner consistent with the policies and procedures approved by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Manage and supervise Accounts Payable team members.
• Establish high financial standards and manage a process of continual improvements in control of assets, better accounting procedures, etc.
• Ensure appropriate accounting controls and procedures are in place for accurate and complete financial reporting
• Contribute towards the quarterly consolidations of the group accounts, along with taking control of elements of the annual audit process.
• Assist with maintaining the general ledger, ensuring that accounting transactions are recorded in a timely manner.
• Organize, coordinate and prepare annual operating and capital budgets, and measurement of results against those budgets.
• Assist in managing cash flow, ensuring surplus funds are invested appropriately and borrowings are minimized.
• Assist with tax planning and compliance with Federal, Provincial and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure inventory controls and procedures are in place for accurate and complete cost of sales and inventory valuation.
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program.
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

On a monthly basis assist with:

• Prepare/Post journal entries
• Inventory valuation
• Cost of sales
• Run and analyze trial balance
• Produce accurate financial statements
• Produce departmental P/L for operating departments showing results vs. budget and previous year, and provide information important to the efficient operation of their area
• Complete analysis and comments on financial statements
• Complete account analysis and reconciliation of major accounts
• Reconcile A/P sub ledger to control account and all balance sheet accounts
• Review bank reconciliations
• Review all HST returns

Requirements

• Training towards a professional accounting designation advantageous.
• At least 5 years accounting experience with hotel & hospitality finance experience being a pre-requisite.
• Must be computer literate. Preferred candidate will have previous experience with accounting software, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions

• On occasions must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling