Overview
The Highlands at Harbor Springs is seeking a proven leader in accounting and finance to join the Executive Team and help spearhead the resorts effort to create lifelong connections through unforgettable mountain and lakeside adventures for our guests. 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.
How Youll Succeed
At the core, this role is about securing, managing, and allocating resources. The ambitions of our team outpace our resources. Therefore composure and an engaging, empathetic communication style will be key to achieving organizational goals. Leaders will consistently promote Boyne Resorts core values of L.E.A.D.S. with all approaches and all undertakings.
Long Term Thinking | Excellence in Execution | Attitude is Everything | Developing Great People | Serve First
Full-Time, Year-Round Team Member Benefits
Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well as paid time off/sick time.
Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding for self and family
Complimentary and discounted golf privileges across The Highlands courses
Discounts for resort amenities such as ski/snowboard lessons and equipment rentals; discounts at all resort F&B and Retail locations
Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals
Complimentary and discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts
Compensation for this position is based on experience, with bonus potential based on company and personal performance.
Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
Lead planning and budget processes for The Highlands to achieve organizational financial goals across all four-season operations (skiing, golf, lodging, 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 accounting team in month-end close processes
Contribute as a member of the Boyne Resorts finance and accounting team, including the company-wide annual audit
Establish and monitor 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
Leadership & Management
Supervise accounting team members
Hire, train, evaluate, and direct staff to accomplish departmental goals
Establish departmental standards, guidelines, and objectives
Maintain a guest-focused culture across all areas of responsibility, while ensuring strong controls
Qualifications
Bachelors 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 systems 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 Harbor Springs, MI for this leadership role
Preferred Experience
Resort, hospitality, or service industry background
Ski and/or golf industry experience
Working with multiple point-of-sale systems