Controller

Boyne Resorts • Gatlinburg, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gatlinburg SkyPark is seeking a proven leader in accounting and finance to join the Executive Team and help support the park's mission of creating unforgettable Smoky Mountain adventures for our guests — from the SkyLift and record-setting SkyBridge to our trails, dining, and retail experiences. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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, ticketing/admissions, 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 Gatlinburg, TN for this leadership role

Nice To Haves

• Attraction, tourism, or hospitality industry background
• Experience with ticketing/admissions systems
• Working with multiple point-of-sale systems

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and budget processes for Gatlinburg SkyPark to achieve organizational financial goals across all park operations (attractions/admissions, 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 and support cross-functional team members who assist with daily accounting, bookkeeping workflows, and month-end closes processes
• Contribute as a member of the Boyne Resorts finance and accounting team, including the company-wide annual audit
• Maintain 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
• Oversee cash handling, admissions/ticketing revenue controls, and reconciliation across all point-of-sale locations
• Supervise and support cross-functional team members to meet departmental goals
• Establish departmental standards, guidelines, and objectives
• Maintain a guest-focused culture across all areas of responsibility, while ensuring strong controls

Benefits

• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well as paid time off
• Eligible for enrollment in our 401K and Life Insurance programs
• Free entrance to the Gatlinburg SkyPark and all Gatlinburg Attractions Association attractions
• Discounts at Smoky Mountain Smash, Smoky Mountain SIPS, and the SkyPark Shop
• Complimentary and discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts (skiing, golf, and attractions)
• Compensation for this position is based on experience, with bonus potential based on company and personal performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager