Director of Finance - Limelight Aspen & Snowmass

Director Of Finance - Limelight Aspen & SnowmassThe Director Of Finance is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day financial operations of the Limelight Aspen and Limelight Snowmass hotel properties while providing oversight and support for all financial and accounting functions across the hotels. The Director Of Finance supervises and directs all aspects of financial operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), credit and collections, payroll, cash management, internal controls, auditing, general ledger, financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and forecasting. The Director Of Finance partners closely with the Senior Director Of Finance and the Hotel General Managers to ensure sound financial management, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the achievement of the hotels' financial objectives. This position reports to the Senior Director Of Finance.The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.Job Posting Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted until October 31, 2026.Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities:Create and execute business plans that are aligned with the properties and brand's business strategiesPlan, organize, direct and control the financial operations while ensuring the security of hotel assets, maximizing the return on investment, providing timely and accurate reporting and analysis of results and integrity of the management information systemsLead in the completion, review and presentation of monthly forecasts, annual operating and capital budgets and business plans prepared by hotel management team to provide stakeholders with reasonable and achievable guidelines of performance aligned with the Company's and brand's strategic directionPrepare accurate, timely and complete monthly financial statements with detailed workpapers and schedules in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, applicable hotel management agreements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Manage and control receivables, payables, credit, payroll, cash handling, and treasury functions with the hotel's accounting department staffDistribute outlook and forecast information as an up-to-date management tool for operating departments, review and analyze variance versus actual results to measure and improve accuracyMaintain insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities and ensure that all licenses, permits, contracts and legal agreements are up to dateUse financial and operational performance analysis, including benchmarking, to maximize hotel's revenue, GOP flow-through and bottom-line financial returnComply with record retention as required for internal and external audits, coordinate audit visits, respond to auditor requests, government regulations, federal, state and local laws and contractual agreements, including CBA'sMonitor purchasing/ordering/delivery compliance, analyze reports from company-mandated buying programs, and approve all purchases, and expensesQualifications:Education & Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required7 or more years of experience, in a Senior Manager or Director level position, leading hotel finance and accounting divisionKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge with hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems, spreadsheet software and other hotel applicationsKnowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and capital project accountingProficient knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to analyze and improve processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Ability to cross collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and sales, to ensure integrated project executionAbility to lead by utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to influence and encourage others, advocate for sound financial decisions, and lead by exampleStrong interpersonal skills and possession of a full understanding of professional business ethics with team and guestsExcellent oral (presentation) and written communication and organization skillsAbility to work well under deadline pressure and to quickly adapt to a constantly changing marketAbility develop and implement local accounting and financial control procedures and systems to ensure key controls, safeguard assets, improve operations and profitabilityAbility to provide leadership by clearly communicating financial concepts when rolling out initiatives and projects, measures and reports on actual versus anticipated resultsAbility to develop, implement and monitor hotel-specific accounts receivable credit and collection practices in compliance with company-level policies and proceduresAbility to follow company policies and local standard operating proceduresAdditional Information:Work Environment & Physical Demands:Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movementsNo adverse or hazardous conditionsNot required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistanceJob Benefits:Health, Dental and Vision Insurance ProgramsFlexible Spending Account ProgramsLife Insurance ProgramsPaid Time Off ProgramsPaid Leave Programs401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski PassesOther company perks