Inventory Accounting Manager

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you're ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

**Job Summary:**

As a member of the Vail Resorts Finance organization, the Accounting team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. The Manager is a crucial resource providing leadership support for all aspects of company inventory. This leadership role partners with IT, field operations, financial analysts, and 3rd party vendors to provide a seamless guest experience. This individual will support the Sr. Accounting Manager in overseeing the work of the Vail Resorts inventory accounting department from an operational and monthly close management perspective. This position ensures a timely and accurate close each month. Responsibilities include journal entry preparation and review, account reconciliation and analysis, compliance with SOX requirements and ability to assist with SOX walk-throughs. This position will lead a team of four that ensures all company inventories are accurate and accounted for timely. Special projects and additional ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested. Other responsibilities include overseeing annual retail physical inventories. This job requires the ability to meet deadlines, keen attention to detail, act as an agent of change and process improvement minded, enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude, strong work ethic, with the ability to periodically work late and on weekends as needed.

**Job Responsibilities:**

+ Provide leadership to the inventory accounting team which oversees $60M-$100M in inventory at any given time across our US and Canadian operations

+ Oversite includes but is not limited to: Retail, F&B, Media, Fuel, and Maintenance inventories.

+ Drive continuous improvement efforts for the inventory accounting team to enhance scalability of processes

+ Publish KPI metrics and detailed analytics to provide planning and performance insight

+ Provide subject matter expert guidance for integration of mergers and acquisitions, implementation of new systems and ad-hoc projects

+ Coach and develop a high performing team

+ Journal entry preparation and review

+ Account reconciliation and analysis

+ Project work including implementation and upgrades of financial systems and other support

+ Lead user acceptance and regression testing efforts for system upgrades and integrations in regards to our inventory systems.

+ Produce inventory specific analyses to evaluate performance, aid in decision making, and provide insight into the business.

+ Execute value-add analysis and decision support for new projects and initiatives.

+ Ensure SOX compliance with assigned responsibilities, including maintaining and updating documentation.

+ Identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements aimed at creating scalability and efficiencies across the inventory processes.

+ Strong curiosity in pursuing solutions to resolve sophisticated problems across both internal and external parties.

+ Develop leadership skills in others by coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and reinforcing best practices.

**Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.

+ Minimum 4 years accounting experience required

+ High volume inventory experience a plus

+ Experience in developing high performing teams

+ Efficient MS Office skills

+ Ability to quickly become a Subject Matter Expert with IT systems

+ Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt quickly to changing business needs

+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of business stakeholders

+ The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting/finance knowledge, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, systems skills and a proven understanding of the month end close cycle.

+ This individual must be a self-starter with a drive for excellence, able to build strong working relationships throughout the organization and a proven ability to be a leader in a dynamic and changing environment. Must be able to handle a fast paced, high stress environment.

+ Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials system, Merchandise Management System (MMS), Coupa, and OnBase experience (Preferred)

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $74,100 - $96,465 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

**Job Benefits**

+ Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons

+ MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles

+ 401(k) Retirement Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

+ Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

+ Free ski passes for dependents

+ Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a 'Hybrid' work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

_Requisition ID 504832_

_Reference Date: 09/04/2024_

_Job Code Function: Accounting_

_Job Type: [[JobType]]_