Aspen Skiing Company
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Director of Finance - Limelight Aspen & Snowmass

Pay
$150,000 – $165,000 per year
Location
Snowmass, CO · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Director
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
24 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • hotel accounting
  • budgeting and forecasting
  • financial reporting
  • internal controls

Also useful

  • hotel property management software
  • point of sale systems

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day financial operations of the Limelight Aspen and Limelight Snowmass hotel properties while providing oversight and support for all financial and accounting functions across the hotels.

The Director of Finance supervises and directs all aspects of financial operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), credit and collections, payroll, cash management, internal controls, auditing, general ledger, financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and forecasting.

The Director of Finance partners closely with the Senior Director of Finance and the Hotel General Managers to ensure sound financial management, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the achievement of the hotels' financial objectives. This position reports to the Senior Director of Finance. The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000.

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 October 31, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities * Create and execute business plans that are aligned with the properties and brand's business strategies * Plan, organize, direct and control the financial operations while ensuring the security of hotel assets, maximizing the return on investment, providing timely and accurate reporting and analysis of results and integrity of the management information systems * As a member of the hotel's Executive Committee, the Director of Finance is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior Corporate leaders and Asset Managers of owning entities * Lead in the completion, review and presentation of monthly forecasts, annual operating and capital budgets and business plans prepared by hotel management team to provide stakeholders with reasonable and achievable guidelines of performance aligned with the Company's and brand's strategic direction * Prepare accurate, timely and complete monthly financial statements with detailed workpapers and schedules in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, applicable hotel management agreements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) * Responsible for risk management to preserve hotel property and reduce potential liability claims * Manage and control receivables, payables, credit, payroll, cash handling, and treasury functions with the hotel's accounting department staff * Distribute outlook and forecast information as an up-to-date management tool for operating departments, review and analyze variance versus actual results to measure and improve accuracy * Maintain insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities and ensure that all licenses, permits, contracts and legal agreements are up to date * Use financial and operational performance analysis, including benchmarking, to maximize hotel's revenue, GOP flow-through and bottom-line financial return * Comply with record retention as required for internal and external audits, coordinate audit visits, respond to auditor requests, government regulations, federal, state and local laws and contractual agreements, including CBA's * Monitor purchasing/ordering/delivery compliance, analyze reports from company-mandated buying programs, and approve all purchases, and expenses * Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required * 7 or more years of experience, in a Senior Manager or Director level position, leading hotel finance and accounting division Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Knowledge with hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems, spreadsheet software and other hotel applications * Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and capital project accounting * Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Proficient knowledge of all aspects of hotel accounting Ability to analyze and improve processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. * Ability to cross collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and sales, to ensure integrated project execution * Ability to lead by utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to influence and encourage others, advocate for sound financial decisions, and lead by example * Strong interpersonal skills and possession of a full understanding of professional business ethics with team and guests * Excellent oral (presentation) and written communication and organization skills * Ability to effectively analyze and use operational, financial, and marketing data to maintain and improve market share/penetration goals * Ability to work well under deadline pressure and to quickly adapt to a constantly changing market * Ability develop and implement local accounting and financial control procedures and systems to ensure key controls, safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability * Ability to provide leadership by clearly communicating financial concepts when rolling out initiatives and projects, measures and reports on actual versus anticipated results * Ability to develop, implement and monitor hotel-specific accounts receivable credit and collection practices in compliance with company-level policies and procedures * Ability to follow company policies and local standard operating procedures

Additional Information

Work Environment & 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 Job Benefits This position is classified 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 #ASPENHP2627 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.

To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at. 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.

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.

About the Company

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, develops, owns, and operates a growing portfolio of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties under The Nell and Limelight brands.

This includes The Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences located at the base of Aspen Mountain, as well as a new Nell property currently in development at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Across its portfolio, Aspen Hospitality is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you, with Limelight hotels including those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).

Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the Aspen Mountain Club, Snowmass Mountain Club, and Mammoth Lakes Mountain Club. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

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From Aspen Skiing Company's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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