Finance Manager - Limelight Boulder

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com. 

Position Summary 
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Director of Finance in the financial operations of the hotel, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls. This individual serves as a key member of the hotel’s leadership team and acts as a strategic partner in driving operational efficiency and profitability. This role implements and maintains internal controls to safeguard company assets, provides data-driven insights and recommendations for business decisions, and collaborates with department leaders to align financial goals with the hotel’s overall strategy. This position reports to the Director of Finance.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. 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 June 29, 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
•    Act as a strategic partner to hotel leadership on financial and operational issues
•    Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to improve revenue and control costs
•    Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals
•    Oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash handling, and reconciliations
•    Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax filings and regulatory reports
•    Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies as needed
•    Manage operational standards for accounting, cash handling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audits, systems support, and payroll.
•    Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports for hotel operations, the parent company, and ownership
•    Maintain the ProfitSword infrastructure, including user administration, chart of accounts, financial reporting, and data integrity
•    Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled, outstanding items are addressed promptly, and inventory documentation and valuation are maintained accurately
•    Control exposure to bad debt losses by enforcing credit and collection procedures and ensuring overdue payments are collected per company policies
•    Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
•    Minimum 3–5 years of experience in hotel or hospitality finance leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
•    Strong understanding of GAAP and hospitality accounting practices (e.g., Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry)
•    Proficiency in financial systems
•    Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modeling
•    Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
•    Ability to supervise and mentor the hotel accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture
•    Ability to communicate strategic goals, business priorities, and financial concepts clearly and persuasively to subordinates and stakeholders to drive desired outcomes
•    Ability to maintain and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
•    Ability to act as a liaison with Aspen One accounting on matters related to treasury, banking, tax preparation, property insurance, and annual audits

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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