SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT Hiring for Director of Accounting & Finance Job at Truckee, CA Full Time

The Director of Accounting & Finance reports to the CFO and is a part of the Senior Leadership Team. This position is a full-time year-round position, on-site (not remote), and may be required to work holidays and weekends, during the ski season.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):

• All Accounting Functions, including but not limited to:

o Preparation of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, monitoring deferred revenue accounts; Audit accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

o Month end close and financial statement preparation – Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow; ensure that the reported results comply with GAAP or other financial reporting standards

o Internal Controls and policies – Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls

o Annual Financial Audit

o Tax filings and Audits – Preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns, including revenue sharing agreements with the USFS and other governmental agencies

o Workman’s Comp Audits

o 401K Testing

• Cash Management, including reconciling all banks accounts, monitoring and forecasting cash and optimizing returns on cash

• Oversee Accounts Payable

• Oversee Accounts Receivable, including billing, collection and application of payments to homeowner accounts

• Business reporting and collaboration with key stakeholders, including (but not limited to):

o Report daily business activity and forecast weekly business performance

o Weekly board reports, providing transparency into key business metrics

o Monthly EBITDA and Cash forecasts

o Monthly Departmental Budget vs Actual reviews with department heads

o Quarterly Board reports

• Financial Analyses, not limited to:

o Provide financial analysis related to capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

o Collaborate on short-and long-term financial objectives

o Develop and track key financial objectives and metrics

o Prepare and support a long-range strategic fiscal plan – Synthesize and analyze financial information and trends, develop and maintain multi-year financial planning model and provide alternatives to inform effective decision-making and planning

• Assist in Annual Budgeting and Business Planning

• Assist in Annual CapEx commitment process and monthly tracking

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements related to accounting, financial, and tax matters

• Manage team (Accounting, AP, AR and any related Seasonal staff) – supervise, train, develop, and support staff

• Support Payroll Manager to ensure accuracy of payroll and assist in processing payroll, if needed

• Support HR Manager – Assist in managing the accounting aspects of employee benefits

• Work on various projects, or winter operations, as needed

• Participate in leadership meetings and committees, as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Corporate Controller experience required

• 7+ years accounting experience, required

• 3+ years finance and business planning experience required

• Ski industry, outdoor recreation, and / or hospitality experience preferred

• Strong analytical skills and business acumen

• Proven ability to design and implement process and procedure change to enhance stakeholder and team efficiencies

• Super-user for Financial Software systems; in particular, RTP, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Salesforce systems preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees a small finance team within the Accounting Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Truckee, CA 96161: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location