Resort Controller

Overview

The Highlands at Harbor Springs is seeking a proven leader in accounting and finance to join the Executive Team and help spearhead the resorts effort to create lifelong connections through unforgettable mountain and lakeside adventures for our guests. The Controller is a key leadership role responsible for directing all financial and accounting activities while supporting the achievement of revenue, income, and guest service objectives. This full-time, year-round position reports to the General Manager (with dotted-line reporting to the corporate accounting group) and serves as a contributing member of the Boyne Resorts company-wide finance and accounting team.

How Youll Succeed

At the core, this role is about securing, managing, and allocating resources. The ambitions of our team outpace our resources. Therefore composure and an engaging, empathetic communication style will be key to achieving organizational goals. Leaders will consistently promote Boyne Resorts core values of L.E.A.D.S. with all approaches and all undertakings.

Long Term Thinking | Excellence in Execution | Attitude is Everything | Developing Great People | Serve First

Full-Time, Year-Round Team Member Benefits

Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well as paid time off/sick time.

Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding for self and family

Complimentary and discounted golf privileges across The Highlands courses

Discounts for resort amenities such as ski/snowboard lessons and equipment rentals; discounts at all resort F&B and Retail locations

Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals

Complimentary and discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts

Compensation for this position is based on experience, with bonus potential based on company and personal performance.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

Lead planning and budget processes for The Highlands to achieve organizational financial goals across all four-season operations (skiing, golf, lodging, food & beverage, and retail)

Prepare monthly balance sheets, P&L statements, capital budgets, and ROIs

Provide timely financial reviews and forecasting to senior management

Lead accounting team in month-end close processes

Contribute as a member of the Boyne Resorts finance and accounting team, including the company-wide annual audit

Establish and monitor banking relationships

Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts

Participate as a senior staff member contributing finance perspectives to strategic decisions

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards

Drive transformation initiatives or process improvements through technology

Leadership & Management

Supervise accounting team members

Hire, train, evaluate, and direct staff to accomplish departmental goals

Establish departmental standards, guidelines, and objectives

Maintain a guest-focused culture across all areas of responsibility, while ensuring strong controls

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (CPA preferred)

Minimum 7 years progressive experience in finance and accounting

Strong skills in forecasting, budgeting, and Microsoft Excel

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with experience assembling and reviewing financial statements

Experience with point-of-sale systems and enterprise accounting software

Excellent communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities

Ability to be on-site in Harbor Springs, MI for this leadership role

Preferred Experience

Resort, hospitality, or service industry background

Ski and/or golf industry experience

Working with multiple point-of-sale systems