Assistant Controller

Position Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for review.
• Maintain fixed asset records and ensure compliance with corporate reporting requirements.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting processes, including management reporting and operational dashboards.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare financial performance reports.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Support the annual operating budget and capital planning process.
• Help departmental leaders with budget development, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations.
• Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, investigate variances, and prepare supporting analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of labor planning tools, workforce analysis, and operational performance reporting.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario planning, and ad hoc analysis.

Compliance, Controls & Risk Management

• Affirm compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
• Support annual audits, reviews, and other financial examinations by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Aid in the development and implementation of accounting policies and process improvements.

Leadership, Team & Culture Development

• Provide day-to-day support to accounting team members, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Payroll, and General Cashier functions.
• Assist the Controller with onboarding and training of accounting team members.
• Foster a collaborative and service-oriented culture within the Finance department.
• Build strong working relationships with operational leaders and serve as a trusted financial resource across the resort.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain proficiency in all resort operating systems and financial applications.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and reporting enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of accounting systems, PMS platforms, POS systems, labor management tools, UKG, Sage, and Microsoft Excel.

Financial Partnership & Business Support

• Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and drive accountability for results.
• Provide timely analysis and insights to support operational decision-making.
• Aid the Controller in presenting financial information and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance profitability, efficiency, and guest experience.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within hospitality, tourism, resort operations, or a multi-department service environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in a recognized accounting designation program preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting, payroll, PMS, and POS systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.