Oversee accounting functions across three hospitality brands, including accounts receivable and payable, internal controls, banking, reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, cash-flow analysis, sales tax filings, audits, and month-end close. The role also manages accounting system controls, vendor relationships, staff training, system implementations, payroll and POS integrations, regulatory filings, and rental revenue processing.
We are seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee all accounting functions across our three distinct brands: The Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail, Sonnenalp Club, and One Willow Bridge Road, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and consistency across the portfolio.
Application Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted until 12/1/2026 or until the position is filled.
Wage: $80,000 - $112,000annually + up to a 10% annual performance bonus + eligibility for up to a 12% Deferred Compensation Plan contribution.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting transactions for the Sonnenalp and its affiliates and implementing and overseeing internal cost control procedures when and where needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise A/R, A/P
- Oversee accounting procedures, internal controls (implement, monitor, enhance), and database management
- Randomly audit work flow to assure that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized
- Oversees online bank accounts and completes month end actions
- Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow
- Development of system controls to ensure data integrity
- Point person for troubleshooting system issues
- Maintain measurement spreadsheets in excel
- Substantiate and justify expenditures and expense reports
- Supervise & prepares monthly journal entries
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements
- Supervise or prepare general ledger reconciliations
- Calculate and mail in monthly sales tax payments for all companies
- Interface payroll and POS information into accounting software
- Prepare daily cash flow analysis for owner
- Assures internal control compliance
- Train staff on internal control procedures
- Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation
- Serve as project manager for any system implementation or upgrades
- Liaison with point-of-sale, accounting software, and other system vendors and consultants
- Submit Census and Colorado State forms including Liquor and Food licenses
- Assist with yearly audit preparation
- Process rental revenue calculation and payment requests
- Assist with IRS reporting for forms 1099, 1042
Education/Experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in an advanced Accounting role
- Experience in restaurant or hospitality accounting preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Special Skills/Equipment
- Knowledge of accrual base accounting, organizational auditing, fixed asset accounting, and tax filing requirements
- Proficient use of MS Office, Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Squirrel POS a plus
Essential Physical Requirements
- Requires being in the physical office minimum five days per week
- Able to sit for up to 8-10 hours per day
- Able to lift up to 10lbs
- Able to read, write and speak
Employee Conduct
- It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, guests and vendors.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Resort Discounts
- Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, and Sick Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan & Roth 401(k)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes
- Healthy Lifestyle Winter Benefit
Sonnenalp Properties Vail, Colorado, USA Office
Vail, CO, United States
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