Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Black Desert Resort, a premier luxury destination, located in the stunning Southern Utah landscape, delivers world-class experiences through exceptional service, fine dining, and outdoor adventures. The Accounting Manager supports financial operations across entities, ensuring accounting accuracy, timely reporting, and operational efficiency while adhering to brand and regulatory standards.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager oversees all aspects of accounting operations for Black Desert Resort. This includes financial reporting, balance sheet management, month-end close, cash management, internal controls, and auditing support. The position ensures the financial integrity of the entities and assists in driving operational excellence by supporting the Assistant Director of Finance and collaborating with property leadership teams.

Job Specifications:

Onsite: Black Desert Resort

Shift & Schedule Availability: Year-Round / Full-Time

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000/year plus incentive bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including experience, leadership background, operational scope, and business needs.

Why Join Us

• Financial Impact: Play a key role in maintaining the financial health of entities through accurate reporting, strong internal controls, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and timely financial close processes.
• Business Partnership: Work closely with property department leaders, the Director of Finance, corporate support, and ownership groups to ensure accurate financial reporting, resolve discrepancies, and support informed business decisions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, employee dining room, resort discounts, wellness programs, and employee hotel stay program.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Help manage daily accounting operations for the entities, including general ledger maintenance, cash handling procedures, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, income auditing, and payroll coordination in partnership with property department heads and centralized corporate support
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings; prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries as necessary
• Prepare financial statements, operational analysis reports, and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking for review by the Director of Finance and ownership groups
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies, GAAP standards, and company accounting policies across entities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning processes
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card reconciliations, and guest ledger accounts monthly
• Coordinate internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and responding to audit inquiries
• Train and mentor accounting clerks or property-based finance team members as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial data and guest information at all times
• Work closely with department leaders (Housekeeping, F&B, Spa, Front Office) to review daily revenue postings, verify expense allocations, and resolve discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of owner reports and investor communications related to property performance
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and technology adoption across entities

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of hospitality accounting experience or equivalent preferred
• Experience in processing A/P, A/R general accounting inclusive of balance sheet reconciliation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Excellent interpersonal, team and hospitality skills
• Computer skills: MS Office and the ability to master systems (MICROS, Opera and Oracle EBS)