Vice President, Finance

Vice President, Finance – Sun Peaks Resort
This is an on-site role and requires a physical presence at the designated location.

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 its affiliated entities. The VP, Finance will provide financial insight, recommendations, and hands-on support to enable high-growth initiatives while ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence.

Sun Peaks is Canada's second largest ski area and has been intentionally developed in accordance with our Master Plan (on our website, Province of BC). The Master Plan philosophy is to strategically evolve our recreational footprint through increased accommodation and enhancements to skier/guest services and infrastructure.

Sun Peaks Resort LLP is a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of Nippon Cable Co. of Japan. As a private entity, our ownership group is committed to the long-term growth and success of Sun Peaks Resort.

This role requires a results and detail-oriented leader with strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and an ability to drive financial performance in a dynamic and complex operational resort environment which includes a shared services model. This is a great opportunity for leaders who love to work with long-term strategy, a blend of technology/pragmatic solutions, and still know how and when to get involved in process to support and grow their organization and team.

The role is well suited to an experienced finance professional looking to build on their knowledge, or make a lifestyle change which better aligns with their career, personal and/or family goals.

With the above in mind, the following portfolios report to the VP Finance:

• Finance & Payroll (shared services)
• Information Technology (shared services)
• Rental and Retail
• Guest Services

Base Compensation: $145,000 to $155,000

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

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, department heads and other shared service teams to align financial goals with the company’s strategic objectives
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with business priorities through our May to April annual cycle
• Strategic oversight of the payroll and benefits function, including labour reporting, workforce forecasts, compensation and more

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

3. Technology & Digital Strategy Leadership

• 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

5. Risk Management & Compliance

• 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

6. Team Leadership & Development

• 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

Skills you bring with you:

• CPA designation required
• MBA is considered an asset
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive financial leadership experience
• 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 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

Why join us?

Sun Peaks is a Great Place To Work®! 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.

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