Assistant Controller - #195729

THIS JOB IS LOCATED AT THE POMEROY LODGING DOWNTOWN CALGARY OFFICE

Salaried position

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Start a new Adventure while working for an Autograph by Marriott resort located in the heart of the iconic Canadian Rockies! The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is surrounded by untouched beauty and rugged mountain peaks, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those seeking a culture that offers a work-hard, play-hard mantra, an empowering workplace, industry-best perks and benefits, and amazing development opportunities for those looking to grow a career. Join the Marriott family today!

The Role

Working from our downtown Calgary office with the ability to travel to the beautiful Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge at least once a week, this position reports to the Controller and plays a key role in the Accounting team. The ideal candidate must have previous experience in the hospitality industry and possess strong leadership skills and the ability to foster great working relationships with the hotel team. They must also be highly analytical and organized and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

Reporting to the Controller, the primary responsibilities are:

• Demonstrate leadership by nurturing, developing and inspiring the Accounting team.
• Foster great working relationships inspiring openness and trust with colleagues and other departments.
• Skilled communicator between the Accounting department and other key departments such as Front Office, Spa and Food and Beverage.
• Assist in the hiring and training of the Accounting team and conduct team member performance interviews.
• Preparation of monthly journal, closing entries, deadlines and schedules.
• To assist with and reconcile and monitor all balance sheet accounts according to the policy for all resort related databases.
• Review financial data to identify opportunities, risks and trends.
• Assist with tax filings, compliance and regulatory reporting as needed as well as the preparation of ad hoc reports/analysis requested by senior management.
• Assist with forecast, budget and financial planning processes for all resort databases.
• Monthly preparation of daily reporting templates.
• To assist with the preparation of KPI reporting weekly such as cashflow.
• Assist with external auditors for annual audit/review engagements.
• To be familiar with all resort operating systems and software including Financials System (AccPac), PMS (Opera, MSI), POS (Maitre’d, RTP), Excel.
• Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, or system improvements.
  
  

Employment Experience And Educational Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Hospitality industry experience (Minimum 2 years preferred)
• Ability to drive and work from the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge at minimum once a week
• Accounting designation or enrollment in a recognized Accounting Program
• Previous accounting experience at a supervisory/managerial level (Minimum 2 years preferred)
• Familiarity with Financial Systems (AccPac), Opera, MSI, POS (Micros), and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to work with minimal supervision
  
  

Amazing Perks

• Marriott Employee Travel program providing you with discounted room rates and food and beverage discounts at any of Marriott’s chain of hotels
• Personal days: 5 per year after 90 days of continued full-time employment
• Food and Beverage discounts at ALL 6 of our dining outlets
• Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional
• Discounts on activities offered through our Activities Committee: Skydiving, Yoga, rafting, to name a few
• Health and Wellness benefits (some restrictions may apply)
• Discounted access to our Nordic Spa*
• Discounted Ski Pass and Golf rates*
• Kananaskis Parks Pass
  
  

Apply now or visit us to learn more information at www.livetheadventure.ab.ca

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• Season Availability, subject to cut-off dates.