Hospitality Finance Leader: Assistant Controller

Alyeska-Resort; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Free Season Pass

Job summary

Alyeska Resort is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in financial stewardship, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls within a hospitality setting in Alaska. You will participate in month-end close, prepare journal entries, and maintain asset records while leading a collaborative accounting team.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, a relevant degree, and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within hospitality, tourism, resort operations, or a multi-department service environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in a recognized accounting designation program preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting, payroll, PMS, and POS systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages under the direction of the Controller.
• Support coordination of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for Controller review.
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Maintain fixed asset records and ensure compliance with corporate reporting requirements.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly reporting processes, including management reporting and operational dashboards.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and weekly financial performance reporting.
• Provide day-to-day support to accounting team members, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Payroll, and General Cashier functions.
• Assist the Controller with onboarding and training of accounting team members.
• Foster a collaborative and service-oriented culture within the Finance department.
• Build strong working relationships with operational leaders and serve as a trusted financial resource across the resort.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in all resort operating systems and financial applications.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and reporting enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of accounting systems, PMS platforms, POS systems, labor management tools, UKG, Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and drive accountability for results.
• Provide timely analysis and insights to support operational decision-making.
• Assist the Controller in presenting financial information and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance profitability, efficiency, and guest experience.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Excel proficiency

PMS & POS systems

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

UKG

PMS platforms

POS systems

Job description

Alyeska Resort is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in financial stewardship, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls within a hospitality setting in Alaska. You will participate in month-end close, prepare journal entries, and maintain asset records while leading a collaborative accounting team.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, a relevant degree, and strong Excel/ERP skills.