A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required.
Three to five years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting is required.
Demonstrated experience leading annual budgeting and forecasting processes in a complex, multi-department environment is required.
A strong understanding of profit and loss management, capital planning, and financial performance analysis is required.
Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and department heads to influence business decisions is required.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling is required.
Experience working with financial systems, reporting tools, and enterprise data platforms is required.
Experience supporting capital investment decisions, including return on investment and post-investment analysis, is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights are required.
A high level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information is required.
The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
Responsibilities
Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes in partnership with department leaders.
Manage monthly forecasting and analyze financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and capital spending.
Prepare financial reports and variance analyses to support decision-making and operational efficiency.
Evaluate strategic initiatives, capital projects, and growth opportunities through financial modeling and return on investment analysis.
Conduct post-investment reviews to assess performance and inform future planning.
Develop and enhance financial reporting tools, systems, and processes.
Partner with leadership, department heads, and Corporate Development to provide financial guidance, business insights, and ad hoc analysis.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in hospitality, resort operations, tourism, retail, or other seasonal business environments is preferred.
Year Round
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to beA BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.
BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).
Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
Additional perks & benefits for year round employees
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting for Stratton Mountain Resort. This role serves as a strategic business partner to Resort leadership and department heads, providing financial insight to support operational decision-making, long-range planning, and capital investment prioritization.
The Finance Manager focuses on forward-looking financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and evaluation of strategic and capital initiatives. This role plays a key part in driving financial discipline, improving financial literacy across the organization, and supporting sustainable business performance.
This is a full-time, year-round, benefit eligible position. The annual compensation for this position is $75,000 - $90,000, based on experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes in partnership with department leaders.
Manage monthly forecasting and analyze financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and capital spending.
Prepare financial reports and variance analyses to support decision-making and operational efficiency.
Evaluate strategic initiatives, capital projects, and growth opportunities through financial modeling and ROI analysis.
Conduct post-investment reviews to assess performance and inform future planning.
Develop and enhance financial reporting tools, systems, and processes.
Partner with leadership, department heads, and Corporate Development to provide financial guidance, business insights, and ad hoc analysis
Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
3-5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
Demonstrated experience leading annual budgeting and forecasting processes in a complex, multi-department environment.
Strong understanding of P&L management, capital planning, and financial performance analysis.
Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and department heads to influence business decisions.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
Experience working with financial systems, reporting tools, and enterprise data platforms.
Experience in hospitality, resort operations, tourism, retail, or other seasonal business environments preferred.
Experience supporting capital investment decisions, including ROI and post-investment analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.