Director of Finance - Limelight Boulder

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com. 

Job Description

Summary 
The Director of Finance oversees the hotel’s finance and accounting operations, ensuring alignment with financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs, and practices to maintain a sound financial structure. This role implements and maintains internal controls to safeguard company assets, provides data-driven insights and recommendations for business decisions, and collaborates with department leaders to align financial goals with the hotel’s overall strategy. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Finance & Hotel General Manager.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until January 19, 2025. 

Essential Job Functions
•    Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with company policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for income, expense, and balance sheet accounts
•    Communicate strategic goals, business priorities, and financial concepts clearly and persuasively to subordinates and stakeholders to drive desired outcomes
•    Develop and execute innovative business plans aligned with the company’s and brand’s strategic direction
•    Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business decisions
•    Advise business partners and leadership on financial and operational issues
•    Enforce financial controls and ensure compliance with Aspen Hospitality policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including the completion of monthly control checklists
•    Oversee all aspects of budget and forecast preparation for hospitality properties, including annual budgets, forecasts, and 10-year plans
•    Manage operational standards for accounting, cash handling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audits, systems support, and payroll
•    Represent the company on boards as needed, such as homeowner association boards, if applicable
•    Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports for hotel operations, the parent company, and ownership
•    Maintain the ProfitSword infrastructure, including user administration, chart of accounts, financial reporting, and data integrity
•    Provide working capital analysis and cash flow forecasting to ensure sufficient cash availability, if applicable
•    Maintain a clean balance sheet by reconciling all accounts monthly, addressing outstanding items promptly, and ensuring accurate inventory documentation and valuation
•    Manage recurring capital processes, including capital requests, tracking costs against approved budgets, closing completed projects, and establishing fixed assets
•    Control exposure to bad debt losses by enforcing credit and collection procedures and ensuring overdue payments are collected per company policies
•    Act as a liaison with ASC accounting on matters related to treasury, banking, tax preparation, property insurance, and annual audits
•    Perform other duties as assigned
 

Qualifications

•    B.S Degree in accounting or finance required
•    Must have extensive knowledge of all aspects of hotel finance and accounting
•    5 or more years of hotel Director of Finance or Controller experience
•    7 or more years or more of department head experience
•    Extensive knowledge with hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems, spreadsheet software and other hotel applications
•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•    Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modeling

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received  
Given: Exercises direct supervision over hotel accounting staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  
Received: Works under the general supervision of the Sr. Director of Finance & Hotel General Manager, continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands
•    Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements  
•    No adverse or hazardous conditions 
•    Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance

Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs
•    Life Insurance Programs
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
•    Other company perks

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. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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