Job Description

Please note, this position is located at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in  Snowshoe, West Virginia

Year Round
Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders, and winter enthusiasts. We offer:

• 257 acres of skiable terrain
• 1,500 vertical feet
• 57 trails
• The best snow around

• Cultivating Collaboration
• Honoring Authenticity
• Prioritizing Purpose
• Embracing Empowerment

• Serve as the executive finance leader providing strategic vision and tactical direction to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Act as a strategic financial business partner to resort divisions/operations.
• Deliver on the resort's strategic financial growth targets.
• Provide personal development guidance to team members and foster long-term engagement.

• Direct accurate and timely financial reporting to business unit managers, resort leaders, and corporate finance.
• Review operating financial statements for accuracy and coordinate corrections with Shared Services.
• Perform variance analysis and follow-up with business unit managers.
• Lead development of new reports to track key performance measures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
• Maintain relationships with banks, lenders, county, and other governmental officials.
• Lead monthly calls with corporate office to explain variances and forecasts.

• Oversee resort revenue accounting functions and internal controls.
• Supervise cash issuance and compliance with cash handling policies.
• Ensure SOX-compliant business processes and oversee internal audits.
• Develop financial training courses for managers and supervisors.
• Interpret and communicate complex financial information to SLT and other leaders.
• Ensure successful implementation and management of ERP systems.

• Lead preparation and presentation of the annual business plan and long-term growth strategies.
• Develop Snowshoe's annual and 5-year capital plan in collaboration with the President & COO.
• Maintain and report on capital projects to ensure alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
• Set financial targets for each division/business unit.
• Lead detailed budget development and review processes.
• Forecast and report operating and capital expenditures.
• Participate in revenue maximization strategies and financial analyses (e.g., benchmarking, new business assessments).

• BS in Accounting or Finance required; CPA, Master's, or MBA in Finance preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience; 12-15 years preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory financial management experience in private industry (ski or hospitality industry preferred).
• Proven financial leadership and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Thorough understanding of revenue management strategies.
• Broad technical knowledge of finance and accounting.

• This position is often required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Significant indoor and outdoor mobility throughout the Resort is required.
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
• Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices, and basic office equipment on a constant basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing, and pulling on an occasional basis.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees.

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