Senior Manager, Fixed Assets and Real Estate

Alterra • Denver, CO

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Fixed Asset and Real Estate Accounting to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the company's fixed asset and real estate development accounting functions. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of capital project accounting and reporting across all resorts and corporate entities. The Senior Manager will set policy direction, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and collaborate with various cross-functional teams to support major capital initiatives and long-term development programs. This individual will lead a high-performing team, foster talent development, and drive continuous improvement, automation, and system optimization, including managing Dynamics 365 enhancements. The role acts as the primary accounting authority for capital investments and real estate development, offering expert guidance to senior leadership and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of US GAAP related to fixed assets, capital project accounting, and real estate development activities, including complex judgment areas.
• Deep knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, and governance standards for capital project and asset management environments.
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting expertise to strategic business decisions, long‑term planning, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proven success collaborating with senior leadership, department heads, and operational personnel across a multi‑entity or multi‑location organization.
• Highly proficient in technology and financial systems, especially Microsoft Office products.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities with the capability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills—able to present complex accounting topics clearly to senior leaders, cross‑department partners, and large groups.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to empower, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams; models accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to partner effectively with diverse accounting, development, financial reporting, planning, and operational teams to support capital project execution and financial transparency.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, build consensus, and drive alignment across multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and independently solve complex problems in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment.
• Professional/lived experience working in a culturally competent manner with a broad range of people.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred; MBA or other relevant advanced degree is beneficial.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, or real estate development accounting.
• 4+ years of supervisory or people‑leadership experience leading accounting teams, including responsibility for hiring, coaching, and developing team members.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multi‑location or multi‑entity accounting operations preferred.
• Experience leading or playing a key role in financial system implementations, process transformations, or ERP upgrades (Dynamics 365 experience a plus).
• Proven track record of independently managing complex accounting issues, cross‑functional initiatives, and large‑scale projects.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree is beneficial.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP platforms preferred.
• Dynamics 365 experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multi‑location or multi‑entity accounting operations preferred.
• Experience leading or playing a key role in financial system implementations, process transformations, or ERP upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Company’s fixed asset and real estate accounting strategy, ensuring long‑term alignment with Alterra Mountain Company’s financial and operational objectives.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and governance for capital projects, asset management, and real estate development activities.
• Serve as the senior accounting advisor for capital planning, real estate development initiatives, acquisitions, construction projects, and asset lifecycle decisions.
• Direct the fixed asset and real estate accounting operations across all resorts and corporate entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP and internal control standards.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes related to capital projects—including capitalization, disposals, impairments, depreciation, reconciliations, and capital reporting packages.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all destinations, resolving complex or judgment‑based issues and providing expert-level guidance to resort teams and business partners.
• Lead the Company’s annual fixed asset physical inventory and audit processes; serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for significant fixed asset and real estate accounting matters.
• Oversee documentation, record retention, and the internal control environment to ensure audit readiness, process transparency, and operational excellence.
• Serve as the lead subject matter expert on transformation initiatives related to fixed asset accounting processes involving Dynamics 365 and related systems, ensuring effective design, data integrity, and adoption across the organization.
• Drive automation, workflow enhancements, system integrations, and reporting improvements to strengthen efficiency, scalability, and transparency.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to evaluate, implement, and optimize new tools, modules, or technologies impacting fixed asset and real estate accounting.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Resort Accounting teams, Development, Financial Reporting and Planning, IT, Tax, Treasury, and Legal to support capital project execution and financial transparency.
• Provide senior-level insights and communication to stakeholders, including interpreting complex accounting requirements, presenting capital accounting results, and advising on project impacts and risks.
• Ensure timely dissemination of relevant updates, policy changes, and key information to internal teams and leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting professionals, including but not limited to managers, senior accountants, and staff.
• Establish clear expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct performance evaluations to support team members’ professional growth and capability development.
• Create a culture of accountability, empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the fixed asset and real estate accounting group.
• Guide the hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for roles within the department.
• Serve as a senior leader on cross-functional initiatives involving capital investments, construction, or real estate development.
• Lead complex projects and analyses that require deep accounting expertise, strategic foresight, and operational coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of fixed asset and real estate accounting.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

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