Senior Financial Analyst

Please note, this position is located at Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint, ID

Year Round

Thanks for your interest in Schweitzer! We're a community of passionate ski industry pros who work hard and play even harder at Schweitzer. Our team is consistently recognized as some of the friendliest in the biz, and we've worked diligently to craft a culture of inclusivity, respect, and fun! With our master plan as our guide to the future, we're collectively channeling to grow thoughtfully, charting a course of enhancing mountain accessibility and village vibrancy. We look forward to learning more about you and how you can be a part of the Schweitzer difference!

PERKS & 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
• Employee housing available in Sandpoint area
• Onsite employee childcare available (limited space)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, food, lodging, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for all eligible employees
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Discounts available for equipment rentals (based on availability), retail, food, lodging, and more
• Pro-deal pricing on equipment from top outdoor brands
• Bereavement pay
• Employee transportation available
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further education

POSITION TYPE: Year Round

WAGE RANGE: $75K-$80K annually DOE

LOCATION: Sandpoint, Idaho (On-site)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the resort Finance department. The position is primarily responsible to oversee financial processes in support of the resort operations and assisting the VP Finance with ongoing needs. This position supports the annual budget, forecasting, monthly close/reporting, and is responsible for ad-hoc analysis. The ideal candidate is motivated, self directed, comfortable presenting and working with employees at all levels of the company in a fast-paced work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities:

• Provide financial analysis for budget owners and senior leaders to support the Resort's operational efficiency and profitability goals, and to support corporate initiatives and business development efforts. Includes:
  
  • Preparation, review and distribution of monthly consolidated reporting package for resort leadership
    
  • Monitoring of financial performance and key performance indicators, identifying trends and areas of improvement
    
  • Analyzing variances from forecasted plans, reporting results, and recommending solutions
    
  • Leadership of and participation in monthly financial review meetings.
    
• Lead the resort's annual budgeting and regular forecasting process, collaborating with resort business leaders to develop financial plans and to monitor and forecast performance.
  
• Collaborate with resort business leaders to develop and analyze ongoing capital improvements to ensure accurate planning and to maximize returns.
  
• Develop strong relationships with the finance & accounting shared services team:
  
  • Ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting business leaders in making sound judgments based on accurate data.
    
  • Working on adjusting entries, reclasses and general accounting processes.
    
  • Ensuring accurate tracking of capital improvement expenses.
    
• Ad hoc financial modeling and data requests as required.
  

Job Specifications:

• Education:
  
  • Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Finance or equivalent. English reading, writing, communication
    
• Experience:
  
  • 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis and leadership
    
• Physical Demands:
  
  • Move at will, up to 8 hours of paperwork, sedentary, Lifts paperwork items up to 35lbs rarely not daily and assistance is available. Hazards are snow/ice conditions.
    
  • 100% inside worksite. Will use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation. Sensory skills of hearing, vision, and touch needed.
    
  • This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
    
• Judgment/Mental Complexity:
  
  • Moderate to Complex.
    

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of the resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of the resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.