At Coast Hotels, we believe our Ambassadors (employees) are at the heart of creating refreshingly local exceptional guest experiences. We are proud to live our core values by fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team, our service, and our connection to the communities we serve.
The Executive Assistant & Business Analyst provides broad executive, analytical, administrative, and business support to the President & CEO. The position supports management reporting, hotel performance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, development and franchise initiatives, coordination with APA Hotels Japan, and special projects. The position also strengthens selected financial controls for APA Hotels Canada through independent review and appropriate segregation of duties.
This full-time, in-person position reports to the President, and is located in downtown Vancouver. Business priorities and assignments may change, and reasonable duties, projects, special assignments, and executive support activities will be directed by the President from time to time.
Responsibilities:
- Provides comprehensive executive support to the President through analysis, reporting, coordination, follow-up, meeting support, and logistical planning for key business activities, executive priorities, and special assignments.
- Analyzes property and portfolio performance to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable insights to the President.
- Reviews and analyzes budget and forecast submissions to identify variances, validate information, and provide meaningful insights to the President.
- Supports hotel development initiatives through pipeline tracking, analysis, documentation, and management reporting.
- Provides reporting, information, and bilingual communication support to facilitate effective coordination between management, Japan, and key corporate functions.
- Provides back up support for the Senior Accountant, APA Hotels Canada as needed, including backup financial and accounting support through the review of financial records and documentation, preparation of management summaries, assistance with audit requirements, and identification of discrepancies or items requiring follow-up.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Financial literacy with the ability to understand basic profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, budgets, forecasts, and bank reconciliations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, organizational, coordination, and document-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare concise summaries.
- High accuracy, discretion, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to manage changing priorities, deadlines, and assignments with limited supervision.
- Fluent in both English and Japanese (written and verbal).
- Experience supporting a senior executive or corporate leadership team is an asset.
- Experience with hotel operations, management reporting, or audit support is an asset.
- Experience working in a Japanese-Canadian business environment is an asset.
- A CPA designation is not required.
Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more!
Coast Hotels is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates and Ambassadors.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.
Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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