Controller - Food & Beverage

Why join us?

We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...

• This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:

  • Oversee all financial aspects of the Food & Beverage (F&B) Division, including managing, monitoring, and maintaining all F&B general ledger accounts.
  • Compile and post all F&B-related accounting journals, including all associated general ledger reconciliations.
  • Oversee and manage all F&B inventory and cost of goods sold, including developing and implementing the inventory control system and associated inventory requisition process to ensure the safeguarding of inventory and correct calculation of cost of goods sold.
  • Oversee F&B purchasing and accounts payable, including invoice reviews and approvals, with a strong emphasis on cost control.
  • Supervise the Food & Beverage Night Auditor.
  • Assist with directing and training F&B and Accounting staff.
  • Act as System Administrator for the F&B point of sale system (Squirrel) and all associated payment terminals, including reviewing and recommending modifications to align with system and reporting needs.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Assist with the development of F&B departmental budgets and variance analysis.
  • Prepare specified reporting resources as required by the executive and defined by the Business Analyst.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles and income tax regulations and requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  And you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • Preference for CPA designation (or equivalent Accounting designation), or currently enrolled in the program (preferred but not required).
  • Experience in the Food & Beverage sector.
  • Knowledge of Food & Beverage Point of Sale Systems, such as Squirrel (preferred).
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Previous accounting work experience in a multi-departmental company/organization.
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite applications, including advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or other data tools.
  • Previous experience with accounting systems such as SAP.

  Additional considerations:

  • Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
  • This position handles cash, and confidential information. An appropriate level of professionalism and discretion is required.  
  • This position works at high altitude and at times, in inclement weather. An appropriate level of physical fitness is required.  
  • Some required uniform pieces are provided.   

  This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook and Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.

The Perks: 

• FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine! 
• Ski & Ride – Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada 
• Staff Events – Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more 
• Career – Recognition programs & career development opportunities 
• Wellness – Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support 
• Onsite discounts – Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays 
• Exclusive deals – Brand-named gear & local businesses 
• And much, much more! 

Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you! 
Click the Apply Online button below tell us why you’re the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we’re looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.