Chief Financial Officer

Winter Sports InC•Whitefish, MT

28d

About The Position

Overall management of the accounting and finance activities of the Company; control and reporting of the finances of the Company; development and management of relationships with banking and financial institutions; provide the Directors and stockholders with timely and accurate financial information.

Requirements

Advanced degree in accounting, finance, and/or a CPA preferred.
Proficiency in 1031 exchanges, partnership accounting, S Corporation accounting and development and construction cost accounting preferred.
Five years minimum working in a senior financial management position in a mid-sized company required.
Experience with oversight of MIS.
Experience with contract negotiations (lenders, insurance, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills required; demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, management, suppliers and governmental agencies.
Must be able to prioritize tasks and delegate to others to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Proficient in Microsoft suite.
Strong leadership skills required, including the ability to lead, supervise, train and motivate subordinates and to build trust and strong commitments among team members.
Must be an advocate of exceptional customer service and be able to see all aspects of the operations from the guest's point of view. Must be able to anticipate ways that Whitefish Mountain Resort can better meet guest and staff needs and implement solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality and/or ski industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishment and maintenance of relationships with financial institutions
Manage the audit process; recommend auditors to the Board
Prepare and submit all required financial reports to financial institutions and regulatory agencies
Oversee the preparation of the Corporate Tax Returns
Prepare the annual operating budgets for the Corporation and Subsidiaries in conjunction with the management team
Lead managers and directors in the development of daily revenue, expense and labor budgets
Participate in all Corporate Planning Functions for both the resort operations, real estate development, and Big Mountain Water Company.
Participate on the Big Mountain Sewer District board of directors.
Prepare financial models and projections for all future business activities
Analyze operating department margins and gross revenue per visit for all departments; communicate that information to department managers
Manage stockholder relations and corporate financial communications, including periodic and annual reports.
Manage all corporate lending agreements
Develop projections, track and manage cash flow; communicate that information to managers and President of WSI.
Prepare monthly summary financial data for Directors; prepare financial information for Board of Directors meetings.
Coordinate the preparation of capital budgets; develop a process to monitor and control capital project expenditures; prepare timely reports for management purposes.
Assist President and other managers with the negotiation and management of joint venture/partnership agreements
Prepare and coordinate the annual liability and property insurance renewals as well support the analysis and decision making for medical and worker’s compensation insurance.
Assist in resort operations as needed during high volume days, especially during holidays and weekends.