Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

SUMMARY OF JOB

Our Corporate Accounting team is hiring a new leader to become the Senior Manager of Retail Rental Revenue and Inventory Accounting. This role reports to the Senior Director of Revenue and Inventory Accounting.
As a member of the Vail Resorts Finance organization, the Accounting Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. The Retail Rental Revenue and Inventory Accounting Senior Manager role is integral in leading our month end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal controls. The Senior Manager is a crucial resource providing leadership and partnering with various teams within the finance organization, IT, field operations, and 3rd party vendor support to provide a seamless guest experience. This individual will support the accounting department from an operational and accounting management perspective. Responsibilities include journal entry preparation and review, account reconciliation and analysis, compliance with SOX requirements and ability to assist with SOX walk-throughs. This manager will have 2 direct reports and partner with the offshore team ensuring all company retail rental and inventory activities are accurate and accounted for timely. Other responsibilities will include an assortment of monthly and quarter end support which include KPI and performance based metrics. Annually, this role will ensure a successful physical inventory count across the majority of our retail rental stores. Additionally, provide subject matter expert guidance and functional leadership for integration of mergers & acquisitions, implementation & enhancements of systems and ad-hoc projects. This job requires the ability to meet deadlines, keen attention to detail, act as an agent of change and process improvement minded. An enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude, strong work ethic.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7 + years progress accounting experience
• 3 + years managerial experience
• Advanced accounting/finance acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; intermediate to advanced excel skills
• Superb attention to detail balanced by ability to focus on the “big picture”
• Commitment to develop leadership skills in others by coaching, mentoring, and reinforcing best practices
• Self-starter with a drive for excellence, ability to build strong working relationships, and a proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  The expected Total Compensation for this role is $92,396.70 - $125,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership to the inventory accounting team which oversees $60M-$100M in inventory at any given time across our US and Canadian operations
• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations and journal entries, as well as, provide fluctuation analysis
• Ensure compliance with key controls, ensure timely completion of tasks, identify and mitigate risk in processes
• Publish monthly KPI metrics and detailed analytics to provide compliance and performance insight
• Partner with multiple technology teams on software upgrades and system enhancements in MMS, Aptos, and PeopleSoft Financial ERP
• Rental revenue recognition for the My Epic Gear program and rental advanced deposits
• Organize annual physical inventory count with 3rd party, process count data and report shrink to leadership
• Provide subject matter expert guidance and functional leadership for integration of mergers & acquisitions, implementation & enhancements of systems and ad-hoc projects.
• Ability to lead and complete projects
• Leadership responsibilities to coach and develop high performing team and partner with our offshore team
• Focus on ongoing process improvement, making recommendations and leading initiatives to improve efficiency across accounting/finance organization
• Active leader in driving results to meet individual, team, and department objectives

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plan