Controller

Angel Fire Resort; Angel Fire (NM); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Angel Fire Resort seeks a driven Controller to manage financial reporting and budgeting and to oversee the finance and accounting department. Under the CFO, the Controller handles reporting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, tax, accounting, and capital projects with a focus on GAAP and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has experience leading an accounting team, ensures accuracy, and supports the company’s seasonal operations and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5–10 years related experience.
• Experience with Sage Software.
• Experience managing an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial reporting, treasury, budgeting and forecasting, tax, accounting, payroll, and capital projects for the organization.
• Oversees daily operations of the finance and accounting department.
• Ensures staff is properly trained and cross trained; maintains written policies and procedures.
• Maintains proper accounting records and internal controls.
• Produces financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow).
• Monitors monthly operating results against budget.
• Recommends benchmarks for financial and operating performance.
• Works with auditors on annual audits and tax returns; implements improvements.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Other related tasks as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Software

Job description

Angel Fire Resort is seeking a driven Controller to manage the financial reporting and budgeting of the company and oversee the finance and accounting department. Under the direction of the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for the financial reporting, treasury, budgeting and forecasting, tax, accounting, and capital projects for the organization. To be successful in this position, you will have advanced proficiency executing functions within financial accounting software and will conduct all financial and accounting activities in accordance with GAAP and internal department controls. The ideal candidate has successful experience managing an accounting team, carries out all duties and responsibilities with upmost accuracy, and strives towards the overall success of the company. Experience working in a seasonal resort or large dynamic company preferred.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Possess excellent critical thinking and data analyst skills
• Maintain professionalism within the department and execute activities following GAAP standards
• Successfully lead the accounting department in completing daily functions and meeting all project deadlines
• Strive towards meeting the financial and budgeting goals of the company

Base Pay:

Starts at 85k depending on experience

Employee Type:

Salary, exempt

Required Certs or Licenses:

Driver’s License

Leadership Responsibilities:

Yes, manages sub-departments of accounting

Attendance:

Regular, predictable, punctual, flexible, and in-personattendanceis essential, includes weekends and holidays

Work Environment:

This is a mostly indoor position. Must be able to sitfor long periods of time along with regular walking, standing and occasionally lift/carry 25lbs.

(other duties may be assigned)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for financial reporting, treasury, budgeting and forecasting, tax, accounting, payroll, and capital projects for the organization.
• Oversees daily operations of the finance and accounting department.
• Ensures staff is properly trained and cross trained. Responsible for the department’s written policies and procedures and training manuals.
• Maintains proper accounting records and adequate internal controls.
• Produces all financial reports which summarize actual operating results and financial position of the company (balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements).
• Monitors and analyzes monthly operating results against budget.
• Recommends and implements benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of the company.
• Works closely with the company’s auditors on annual audits, tax returns and annual reports. Implements the auditor’s recommendations and improvements to internal controls.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Other associated tasks & duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages subordinate Accounting personnel, Payroll personnel, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable personnel, and Cash Audit department personnel. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. 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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Sage Software desired.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

About Angel Fire Resort:

Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New Mexico. The resort is situated at over 8,600′ elevation in the Southern Rocky Mountains, 30 minutes east of Taos and has views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Employees come from all over the world for our winter and summer seasons, which makes for a unique and diverse team to work with. Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and visitors–including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, golf, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, zip lines, tennis, fishing, hiking, premium RV sites, dining and more.