VP of Finance

VP of FinanceVictoria, BC Full-time $155,000.00-$235,000.00/yearAccent Inns Inc. is a BC-based hospitality company that is different in a good way. Here, we LEAD WITH LOVE, and our number one metric is the happiness of our staff, who we call our Fam-Jam. Our Fall 2025 Employee Survey showed that 95% of our employees are happy to work here, with a 95% participation rateWe have two hotel chains: Accent Inns, where there is a rubber duck in every room, and Hotel Zed, where we rebel against the ordinary. Our latest venture is ROAR, our live-fire restaurant in Tofino, BC.We’re adding to our executive crew—the Care Bears—and we’re looking for a VP of Finance to join our totally unique, fun-loving flock of rebels.Who We AreSuccess attracts success, and you will be working with an extraordinary company here. We are a force in the industry:We have been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures four years in a row.We received the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s Business of the Year award for our outstanding business growth.We received the Employer of the Year award from Tourism CanadaWe have doubled our revenue and tripled our profits in the last nine years.Our owner and CEO, Mandy Farmer, was named Hotelier of the Year by Hotelier Magazine and RBC Women of Influence Entrepreneur of the Year.Key to our successis living by our four Core Values every day:Be RealHave FunMake Everything BetterHave Each Other’s BacksBenefits & Work PerksWe cover 100% of medical and dental premiums, PLUS you get free mental health benefits. We also have a bunch of Work Perks just for you:Free nights at any of our hotels + discounts for your friends & familyLive your Best Life fund (we’ll help pay for courses that’ll make your life better, whether or not they’re related to your role with us)Employee purchase program so you can get sweet deals on everything from electronics to linensExecutive leadership development and coaching with our veteran executive coach.Free nights at the Rebel Hideaway, a cabin in Tofino, BC.And MORESalary: $155,000 - $235,000What the Role is Quacked Up to BeThe VP of Finance will be wholly responsible for our financial compliance and ensuring all other Care Bears have the financial information they need to execute in their departments. This role will increase the organization’s financial literacy and competence and will be key in setting our long-term strategic plan.Your role is to keep the Care Bear group informed on up-to-date financials, consider industry trends, and provide strategic input on the growth and success of our brands. This will require someone who can balance the organization's needs with those of our people while ensuring we have our eyes on the future and leverage our current assets to their maximum potential.As a Care Bear, you will deliver and execute the organization's strategic vision for your team and department and support Operations with their financial needs. This includes working with your fellow Care Bears to set strategic goals and a vision across all the organization's brands and touchpoints.As a leader, you will lead and nurture the development and growth of a high-performing and unique team, be a DEIB champion, and leverage your team's collective capacity to deliver on our purpose, values, and strategy. You are an astute coach and mentor who motivates others to be their best and will build strength in every corner of our operation. You are an exact communicator and translator of vision towards a common goal of growth and success.In your first 3 monthsyou will:Spend time learning from the Finance team about our current processesDedicate a significant amount of time with your team, 1-on-1, to build trusting relationships with each of themSpend time building relationships and having fun with your team to understand better who they are and what they need from you as a leaderHave dedicated time to learn and practice our Leading with Love philosophy and begin to have a deep understanding of how to lead at Accent InnsLearn about our feedback, coaching, and mentor programs at Accent Inns and begin to use them with your teamsMeet 1-on-1 with each Care Bear to better understand their roles and departmentsBegin to build the partnership you will have with Mandy to build upon your current understanding of her needs from you as our Finance leaderBuild connections, trust and relationships across the organizationAudit the Finance, accounting, and audit systems alongside the ControllerComplete our Orientation program for new leadersWork with the Senior Vice President to better understand how Operations and Finance partner regularlyReview our Sales, Marketing, and Revenue metrics to learn more about our businessIn your first 12 monthsyou will have:Systematized and updated our reporting process in Sage Intacct so Care Bears and organizational leaders can self-serveBuilt out key financial dashboards to showcase our fiscal health to Care Bears, the Board, the President and the CEODeveloped individual development plans for each member of your team to ensure long-term capability, gap coverage, and promote a culture of development and growthWorked with the Care Bears to identify key expansion opportunities for our long-term growthDeveloped a system to regularly update the Care Bears on emerging industry trends with your recommendations to ensure a competitive advantageManaged our 2026 auditFostered a culture of Change Management at both the Care Bear level and within the Finance teamPartnered with the Senior Vice President to identify key strategies to optimize our inventory control, procurement programs, and take the lead on key vendor negotiationsWorked closely with the VP of P&C on a policy audit to ensure we are compliant from a financial risk perspectiveFormulated and delivered key financial reports to the CEO, President and Board of GovernorsBuilt a close partnership with Operations to develop and implement cost-control programs to maximize efficiency and minimize wasteBecome a key voice during Care Bear strategy planning, providing key financial modelling and scenario analysis alongside your own commentary for long-term planningBegin work with the VP of P&C on the strategic vision for technology and AI implementation for finance goals and people strategyBuilt strong relationships with your team, the Care Bears and became a trusted person across the organizationTaken part in our Emerging Leaders capstone program pitch competition, the Care Bear CaveYou are our analytical Care Bear with an eye for metrics and data. You will be a key voice in our strategic planning and ideation for future projects and initiatives for the Accent, Zed, and ROAR brands. You directly impact our ability to make key strategic decisions from a financial lens.What to expect from us?Application: We will do our best to review and respond to all applications.First Interview (60 min): You will meet with Noah Warder, our VP of People and Culture, to discuss your experience, value alignment with Accent Inns, and what you can expect in this role.Second Interview (90 min): You will meet with Noah alongside Chris (Badders) Baddeley, our Sr. Vice President, to dig into your technical experience, hospitality knowledge, how you collaborate with other departments, executive strategy, and answer questions you have about the team and organization.Third Interview (90 min): You will meet with Chris Campbell, our President, Mandy Farmer, our CEO, and Morgan Gregory, our Manager of Executive Operations, to discuss executive strategy, Care Bear expectations, the company's risk profile and financial perspective, and other topics.Project/Presentation: There will be a 4-6 hour paid take-home assignment that will be discussed after the third interview.Final Interview (120 min): This will be a panel presentation where you will present to the Care Bear team (Mandy, Chris, Noah, and Badders) on your take-home assignment.Optional Dinner: Depending on timing, schedules, and availability, there may be a final casual dinner with the Care Bear team.Offer: This is where we get to pop the champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic apple cider) to celebrate joining our crew of Ducks ‘n Rebels #J-18808-Ljbffr