General Purpose:
Purgatory Resort is seeking a hands-on, operational CFO to lead the financial function for our Resort. Reporting to the General Manager, you will serve as the financial conscience of the resort, blending the technical precision of a Controller with the strategic foresight of a senior leader.
This is a Full Time, Year Round position that offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K options, and a free season pass for you and your dependents. All full time, year round positions are eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular wages.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Leadership
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Strategic Business Partner: Serve as the primary financial advisor to the GM. Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable intelligence that guides operational decisions (e.g., lift operations, F&B margins, and revenue optimization).
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Shape the Narrative: Move beyond reporting "what happened" to explaining "why it happened." Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing the leadership team with data-driven remedies to stay on budget.
Financial Operations & Reporting
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Operational Excellence: Oversee all daily accounting operations using Sage, including General Ledger, AP/AR, Cash Management.
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Month-End & Audit: Execute a flawless month-end close process in coordination with MCP Shared Services. Lead the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
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Compliance: Manage all regulatory reporting, including US Forest Service (USFS) fee calculations and audits, ensuring strict adherence to federal permit requirements.
Technology & Digital Strategy
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Systems Expertise: Serve as the super-user and strategic lead for the resort’s financial technology stack. You must drive data integrity across Siriusware (POS) and Sage (ERP) to ensure accurate reporting.
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Data Visualization: Leverage Looker to create dashboards that track daily revenue performance, labor stats, and operational metrics.
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Collaboration Tools: Champion the use of Google Suite (Sheets, Drive, Docs) to streamline collaboration between the Finance team and mountain operations.
Investment & Growth Planning (Real Estate & Capital)
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Capital Tracking & Management: Own the lifecycle of resort capital planning. Track all real estate and mountain improvement projects from approval to capitalization, ensuring projects stay on budget and ROI is monitored.
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Debt & Asset Management: Manage local debt schedules and ensure compliance with covenants. Oversee fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules for complex mountain and village assets.
Financial & Compliance Risk Management
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Insurance Liaison: Partner with MCP shared resources and Risk Management to oversee all financial aspects of the resort’s insurance portfolio and analyze trends to reduce premiums and manage deductibles effectively.
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Internal Controls: Maintain and test a robust system of internal controls to safeguard resort assets, specifically regarding cash handling in high-volume outlets (F&B, Retail, Ticket Office).
Capital Sourcing and Strategy
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Develop Capital Strategy: Formulate and execute a long-term capital structure strategy that supports company growth and financing options.
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Sourcing Funding: Identify, evaluate, and secure new capital in conjunction with MCP finance.
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Funding Partner Relations: Act as the primary liaison for Purgatory with banks and financing partners to maintain trust and transparency.
Bank Relationship Management
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Banking Partnerships: Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with senior management at key banking institutions to ensure favorable terms.
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Compliance and Reporting: Ensure ongoing compliance with debt covenants, reporting requirements, and other contractual obligations to lenders.
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Treasury Management: Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow management, bank account management, and optimizing working capital.
Finance Team Leadership & Development
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Team Builder: Lead, mentor, and develop the Purgatory accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and customer service.
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Cross-Departmental Training: Act as an educator, training non-financial department heads on budget management and P&L literacy to build a financially savvy leadership team.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Systems Proficiency:
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ERP: Strong experience with Sage (or similar complex GL systems).
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POS: Experience with Siriusware is a distinct advantage.
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BI/Data: Proficiency in Looker or similar data visualization tools.
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Productivity: Expert-level proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
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High Agency: You identify variances and fix them without being asked. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
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Risk & Insurance: Demonstrated ability to manage resort insurance portfolios.
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Engaging leader of people who builds high-performing teams through humility, accountability, and a proactive commitment to organizational effectiveness and talent development.
Education and Experience:
- Experience: 7–10+ years of progressive financial experience, with strong background in Controller-level duties. Ski Industry, Hospitality, or Real Estate Development experience is highly preferred.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or MBA preferred.
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
- This position operates in a high-altitude mountain environment, balancing time between a professional office setting and active engagement across the resort. While a significant portion of the day involves sitting and utilizing computers for financial analysis (Google Suite/Sage), the role requires frequent movement outdoors in variable weather conditions to visit operational units at Purgatory, Hesperus, or Snowcat Adventures. The employee must be able to navigate uneven, snow-packed terrain and ideally possess the ability to ski or ride to on-mountain locations to interact with staff. Physical demands include occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, along with the visual and auditory acuity necessary for analyzing data and communicating with diverse teams. Work schedules are dictated by business volume, requiring flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and peak operational periods.
