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Chief Financial Officer

@ Mountain Capital Partners
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Durango, Colorado, United States
$106k-$153k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead financial strategy, Oversee financial reporting, Drive capital planning
Requirements Summary:7-10+ years in progressive financial leadership; CPA or MBA preferred; ski/hospitality/real estate dev experience preferred; strong ERP/GL, data viz tools, and Google Suite.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Sage (ERP), Siriusware (POS), Looker, Google Suite, GAAP
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Chief Financial Officer



 



 



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




  • 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).

  • 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




  • Operational Excellence: Oversee all daily accounting operations using Sage, including General Ledger, AP/AR, Cash Management.

  • 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.

  • Compliance: Manage all regulatory reporting, including US Forest Service (USFS) fee calculations and audits, ensuring strict adherence to federal permit requirements.



Technology & Digital Strategy




  • 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.

  • Data Visualization: Leverage Looker to create dashboards that track daily revenue performance, labor stats, and operational metrics.

  • 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)




  • 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.

  • 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




  • 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.

  • 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




  • Develop Capital Strategy: Formulate and execute a long-term capital structure strategy that supports company growth and financing options.

  • Sourcing Funding: Identify, evaluate, and secure new capital in conjunction with MCP finance.

  • Funding Partner Relations: Act as the primary liaison for Purgatory with banks and financing partners to maintain trust and transparency.



Bank Relationship Management




  • Banking Partnerships: Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with senior management at key banking institutions to ensure favorable terms.

  • Compliance and Reporting: Ensure ongoing compliance with debt covenants, reporting requirements, and other contractual obligations to lenders.

  • Treasury Management: Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow management, bank account management, and optimizing working capital.



 



Finance Team Leadership & Development




  • Team Builder: Lead, mentor, and develop the Purgatory accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and customer service.

  • 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.