Assistant Controller- Aspen Hospitality - job 1 of 3

Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.  

Whether it’s Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under The Nell and Limelight brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company’s commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection. For more information, visit www.aspen.com.  

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Position Summary
The Assistant Controller leads all accounting and financial reporting activities for Aspen Hospitality, a key business vertical of Aspen One. This role ensures financial accuracy, policy compliance, and alignment with Aspen One’s broader accounting standards and strategic objectives. This position reports to the SVP of Accounting and Treasury.

The salary range for this position is $86,000 - $120,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 15, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with company policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for income, expense, and balance sheet accounts
•    Maintain a clean balance sheet by reconciling all accounts monthly, addressing outstanding items promptly, and ensuring accurate inventory documentation and valuation
•    Act as a partner to the property Finance teams on accounting issues
•    Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasts, and variance analysis to provide insight into operational performance
•    Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business decisions
•    Enforce financial controls and ensure compliance with Aspen Hospitality policies, procedures, and applicable laws
•    Manage operational standards for accounting, cash handling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audits, systems support, and payroll
•    Assist Finance in preparing and delivering daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports for hotel operations, the parent company, and ownership
•    Maintain the ProfitSword infrastructure, including user aministration, chart of accounts, financial reporting, and data integrity
•    Provide guidance and training to property-level operations teams on accounting procedures, financial literacy, and system use 9e.g., ProfitSword, ERP, POS Systems
•    Report on Capital spending and coordinate and set up Fixed Assets at the end of projects
•    Control exposure to bad debt losses by enforcing credit and collection procedures and ensuring overdue payments are collected per company policies
•    Champion a culture of continuous improvement by promoting operational excellence, employee engagement, and the use of data-driven decision making across all shared services functions
•    Act as liaison with Aspen One shared services on matters related to treasury, banking, tax preparation, property insurance, and annual audits
•    Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements
•    B.S Degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred
•    5 plus years' experience in management level positions as Hotel Senior Staff Accountant or Assistant Controller required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Extensive knowledge of all aspects of hotel finance and accounting
•    Extensive knowledge with hotel property management software, point of sale systems, electronic time clock systems, spreadsheet software, and other hotel applications
•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•    Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modeling

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
•    No adverse or hazardous conditions
•    Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance 

Job Benefits 
This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs
•    Life Insurance Programs
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
•    Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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