Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

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)

• Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).

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

This position will be a key contributor in the monthly consolidation process and the preparation of the company’s internal and external financial statements and other reporting requirements, to ensure the integrity and accuracy of consolidated results in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

This position will also research technical accounting guidance, assist with complex accounting issues, and review new and proposed accounting standards. This position interacts with employees of all levels across the Company’s resorts and business units and requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail and desire to learn.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare and review inputs to the monthly consolidation process, including journal entries, rollforwards, account reconciliations and variance analyses
• Prepare, review, analyze, and tie out quarterly external financial statements and reporting packages to ensure their accuracy, completeness, and adherence to US GAAP requirements
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual disclosure checklists to ensure GAAP and SEC disclosures, as applicable, are complete and accurate
• Perform key controls related to the financial reporting processes
• Assist in the preparation of more complex accounting areas, such as debt amendments, stock-based compensation, derivatives, cash flows and revenue recognition and address ad-hoc reporting needs, as required
• Research and interpret accounting guidance issued by the FASB and SEC
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with various stakeholders and departments including the General Ledger Accounting team, Resort Accounting teams, the Shared Services team, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Marketing, IT, Tax, and Legal
• Prepare for and assist in the execution of internal and external audits, as needed
• Prepare technical accounting memos for new and existing complex accounting issues
• Be an active participant in identifying gaps and implementing improvements in the financial reporting processes.
• Coach and train members of the Financial Reporting team and General Ledger Accounting teams, as needed.
• Special projects as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Participate in the hiring process for positions within Financial Reporting team
• Motivate, manage, counsel, support and coach any direct reports
• Support the development of any direct reports through consistent and constructive performance feedback on a regular basis
• Conduct monthly coaching sessions and bi-annual performance reviews with any direct reports
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance
• Ensure any direct reports uphold and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Communicate information with staff to ensure knowledge of resort activities, events, and changes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of organization
• Proficient in use of technology, especially Microsoft Office Products. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and OneStream Consolidations is a plus
• Has strong analytical abilities, combined with general accounting knowledge
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize with minimal supervision
• Experience with financial reporting or technical accounting is preferred
• Results-driven, high-energy team player that approaches challenges in a fast moving and high-pressure environment with enthusiasm

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred

Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience in public accounting or equivalent industry experience
• Relevant experience within a large, multi-national, complex corporate organization related to consolidations is preferred

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. 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: $80,000 - $112,000 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.