Controller

SC Works; Tennessee; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

401K and Life Insurance

Free entrance to Gatlinburg SkyPark

Discounts at attractions

Passes at partner resorts

Job summary

Gatlinburg SkyPark is seeking a proven financial leader to join the Executive Team as Controller, directing all accounting activities and supporting revenue and guest-service objectives. This full-time, year-round role reports to the General Manager and collaborates with the company-wide finance group.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, reviews, month-end closes, audits, and maintaining strong internal controls across park operations. On-site presence in Gatlinburg, TN is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (CPA preferred).
• 7+ years progressive experience in finance and accounting with US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with POS, ticketing/admissions, and enterprise accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and budget processes for Gatlinburg SkyPark to achieve organizational financial goals across all park operations (attractions/admissions, food & beverage, and retail).
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, P&L statements, capital budgets, and ROIs.
• Provide timely financial reviews and forecasting to senior management.
• Lead and support cross-functional team members who assist with daily accounting, bookkeeping workflows, and month-end closes processes.
• Contribute as a member of the Boyne Resorts finance and accounting team, including the company-wide annual audit.
• Maintain banking relationships and oversee cash handling across locations.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Ticketing/admissions software

Enterprise accounting software

Job description

Occupation: Treasurers and Controllers Location: Gatlinburg, TN - 37738 Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Posted: 09/29/2026

Gatlinburg SkyPark is seeking a proven leader in accounting and finance to join the Executive Team and help support the park's mission of creating unforgettable Smoky Mountain adventures for our guests — from the SkyLift and record-setting SkyBridge to our trails, dining, and retail experiences. The Controller is a key leadership role responsible for directing all financial and accounting activities while supporting the achievement of revenue, income, and guest service objectives. This full-time, year-round position reports to the General Manager (with dotted-line reporting to the corporate accounting group) and serves as a contributing member of the Boyne Resorts company-wide finance and accounting team.

Benefits

• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well as paid time off
• Eligible for enrollment in our 401K and Life Insurance programs
• Free entrance to the Gatlinburg SkyPark and all Gatlinburg Attractions Association attractions
• Discounts at Smoky Mountain Smash, Smoky Mountain SIPS, and the SkyPark Shop
• Complimentary and discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts (skiing, golf, and attractions)

Compensation for this position is based on experience, with bonus potential based on company and personal performance.

Overview

Gatlinburg SkyPark is seeking a proven leader in accounting and finance to join the Executive Team and help support the park's mission of creating unforgettable Smoky Mountain adventures for our guests — from the SkyLift and record-setting SkyBridge to our trails, dining, and retail experiences. The Controller is a key leadership role responsible for directing all financial and accounting activities while supporting the achievement of revenue, income, and guest service objectives. This full-time, year-round position reports to the General Manager (with dotted-line reporting to the corporate accounting group) and serves as a contributing member of the Boyne Resorts company-wide finance and accounting team.

Full-Time, Year-Round Team Member Benefits

• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well as paid time off
• Eligible for enrollment in our 401K and Life Insurance programs
• Free entrance to the Gatlinburg SkyPark and all Gatlinburg Attractions Association attractions
• Discounts at Smoky Mountain Smash, Smoky Mountain SIPS, and the SkyPark Shop
• Complimentary and discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts (skiing, golf, and attractions)

Compensation for this position is based on experience, with bonus potential based on company and personal performance.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead planning and budget processes for Gatlinburg SkyPark to achieve organizational financial goals across all park operations (attractions/admissions, food & beverage, and retail)
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, P&L statements, capital budgets, and ROIs
• Provide timely financial reviews and forecasting to senior management
• Lead and support cross-functional team members who assist with daily accounting, bookkeeping workflows, and month-end closes processes
• Contribute as a member of the Boyne Resorts finance and accounting team, including the company-wide annual audit
• Maintain banking relationships
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Participate as a senior staff member contributing finance perspectives to strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards
• Drive transformation initiatives or process improvements through technology
• Oversee cash handling, admissions/ticketing revenue controls, and reconciliation across all point-of-sale locations

Leadership & Management

• Supervise and support cross-functional team members to meet departmental goals
• Establish departmental standards, guidelines, and objectives
• Maintain a guest-focused culture across all areas of responsibility, while ensuring strong controls

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (CPA preferred)
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience in finance and accounting
• Strong skills in forecasting, budgeting, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with experience assembling and reviewing financial statements
• Experience with point-of-sale, ticketing/admissions, and enterprise accounting software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities
• Ability to be on-site in Gatlinburg, TN for this leadership role

Preferred Experience

• Attraction, tourism, or hospitality industry background
• Experience with ticketing/admissions systems
• Working with multiple point-of-sale systems

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Responsibilities

Job Summary:

As a member of our Grounds maintenance Team, you will be responsible for the general upkeep of the SkyPark’s grounds. This will include responsibilities such as mowing / trimming the grass, picking up litter, walkway, step repair, landscaping duties, fence repair, and other responsibilities as needed. You are responsible for the first impression guests and team members get when they first reach the resort grounds. This is a full-time position.

Essential Job Functions (including but not limited to,)

• Cut and trim grass.
• Utilize hand tools and landscaping maintenance equipment to maintain and improve the appearance of the park grounds.
• Maintain and enhance park cleanliness
• Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth.
• Pick up litter around the park.
• Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
• Responsible for any new plantings on the property.
• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance on park elements, such as the water feature
• Must work you schedule
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager

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