Manager, GL Operations

COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact. Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, GL Operations plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial records of the company. This pivotal role manages the general ledger operations (“GL Ops”) team ensuring journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations are completed timely and accurately, as well as driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating a proven track record of growing and managing a team based on key strategic objectives. This position is part of the larger Alterra Mountain Company Shared Services Accounting (“Shared Services Accounting”) team and will work closely with other departments within Shared Services and resorts to ensure all financial information is accurately recorded for the areas mentioned above.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Executes key operational strategies, as established by Shared Services Accounting leadership, by managing current practices/processes and implementing a multi-year roadmap to improve the stakeholder experience, reduce mistakes, improve efficiency and focus on end-to-end processes.
• Supports the larger Alterra Mountain Company Shared Services Accounting team strategic objectives
• Monitors and is accountable for monthly key performance metrics, providing explanations for any variances to targets/benchmarks
• Ensures and is accountable for a complete and accurate month-end close process within established deadlines of the Company
• Ensures the appropriate application of accounting in accordance with GAAP
• Supports and develops the personal and professional capacity of team members (2-4 direct reports and 10+ indirect reports), including coaching, training, mentoring, peer exchanges, and continuing education
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement, recognition and career progression for team
• Manages and monitors key process documentation and standardization efforts. Encourages team to examine existing processes for improvements
• Assists the Director, GL Ops with prioritization of process improvement areas
• Assesses staff workload and works with Director, GL Ops to ensure team size is appropriate.
• Communicates with stakeholders regarding policies and procedure changes
• Ensures explanations, as needed, for monthly variance analysis for both the balance sheet and P&L are provided timely to the GL Analytics team
• Ensures monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed and unexplained variances are resolved on a timely basis
• Ensure the transition of accounting tasks and processes, resulting from M&A or process standardization efforts, from the GL Analysis team to the GL Ops team is effective and supported with appropriate communication and training
• Ensure all internal control documentation and compliance related to the above responsibilities is properly prepared
• Participate in external audits as needed
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• Detailed understanding of US GAAP and experience in applying to various transactions and fact patterns
• Detailed understanding of shared services delivery models
• Proficient in use of technology, specifically Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Skills & Abilities

• Values accountability, authenticity, and integrity
• Exceptional financial analytical abilities combined with advanced accounting knowledge and organizational skills
• Strong project management skills, able to multi-task, and manage multiple deadlines and administrative tasks
• Highly proficient in oral and written communication skills; is comfortable in speaking in front of small to medium sized groups of people
• Detail-oriented and a problem solver
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build professional relationships across the organization based on trust and collaboration
• Able to maintain a positive, professional attitude during stressful situations in a high-growth environment
• Performance record should show success working with all levels of management and operating personnel

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; preference towards accounting, finance or other related field
• CPA license preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of related experience in progressively responsible accounting roles; a combination of public and industry-specific experience preferred
• 2+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of high quality, effective direct reports
• Experience with financial system implementations is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Blackline, or OneStream a plus

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $100,000 - $140,000 per year.

Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.