Director of Finance & Accounting

Wisp Resort; McHenry (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisp Resort is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to oversee daily accounting operations and participate in senior leadership tasks. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and 5-10 years of management experience, focusing on financial reporting and team leadership in a dynamic resort environment.

Benefits

Holiday/Vacation/Sick Time

Health Benefits

401k

Recreational Privileges

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of hands-on accounting management experience is required.
• Demonstrated mastery of English with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under strict time requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of the accounting department.
• Prepare and review company financial statements for accuracy.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, financial studies, or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetSuite Accounting

ADP payroll

Axess

POS systems

Job description

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Position Title:Director of Finance (Accounting)

Department: General & Administrative, Accounting

Reports To: General Manager

Status: Full-time Year-Round, Salaried (Exempt)

Working Hours:General office hours, fluctuate with time of season, some weekend work

Salary:$85,000 - $105,000 annually

Benefits:Holiday/Vacation/Sick Time/Health Benefits/401k/Recreational Privileges

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Position Summary

Oversee the daily accounting operations of the Resort which includes preparing and maintaining accurate and timely financial reports, statements, and statistics. Participates as a member of Resort’s senior leadership team.

Wisp Resort is a four-season ski, golf, and recreational destination resort. Because of the nature of the resort business, employees may be asked to perform a range of duties outside of their primary job description as the calendar, weather, operations schedule, and business levels require.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of the accounting department.
• Adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct recognizing this position represents the company in the community and represents the values of the company to the employees.
• Prepare and/or review company financial statements for accuracy and clarity.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account and income statement analysis.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, cash flow, and earnings based on past and present information as well as budget.
• Prepare weekly Cash-Flow statements, both short and long-term.
• Prepare and distribute to GM and managers a weekly summary of revenue and payroll by department with a comparative to previous year and budget.
• Prepare month-end and year-end reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Under the direction of the GM, participate in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Work with Resort’s outside Public Accounting firm to conduct and produce the annual financial statement audit.
• Work with the parent company (Pacific Group Resorts LLC - PGRL) office to gather and prepare information for outside agencies, banks, and others as needed.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to General Manager, PGRL CFO, PGRL President, and to Resort department Managers/Directors as coordinated by the General Manager.
• Maintain thorough working knowledge of the Resort’s information technology, including Microsoft Office, NetSuite Accounting, ADP payroll, Axess, and POS systems which includes, but is not limited to, Axess and Golf 365 Pro.
• Exhibit a thorough knowledge of the operational drivers of all Resort departments and provide analysis as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership skills within the accounting group and as a departmental Director while maintaining an atmosphere of respect, fairness, and consistency.
• Maintain a strong commitment to organizational goals, values, and guest services standards.
• Maintain a guest-centric focus and safety awareness.
  
  

Qualifications/Attributes

Successful execution of this job requires an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Maintain the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks under often strict time requirements.
• Exhibit an ongoing willingness and desire to learn new systems as needed.
• Works well independently and as a team member within Accounting Office staff and with all departments.
• Exhibit a willingness to accept change as an inevitable part of a dynamic business and understand responsibilities and requirements evolve.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, financial studies, or business administration
• 5-10 years of hands-on accounting management experience
  
  

Language Skills

• Demonstrated mastery of English
• Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for long periods of time, bending, lifting to 40lbs
• Manual dexterity, auditory and visual demands
• Back strain, eye strain, repetitive motion
  
  

Work Environment/Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment, and overall resort atmosphere with many varied aspects
• Duties may be physically demanding or stressful at times, particularly during peak season periods
• Seasonal outdoor conditions that include a variety of winter weather
  
  

Disclaimer: The information listed in this Job Description may only be a summary of the work involved and could change depending on the future direction of the company. The right of final decision is with the management of the company and the company is eligible to reject any applicant without disclosing the reason.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Recreational Facilities

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