Finance Manager - Limelight Boulder

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

Position Summary 
The Finance Manager is responsible 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 resource for the hotel’s leadership team and acts as an operational partner in driving 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 $70,000 - $80,000. 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 partner to hotel leadership on financial and operational issues
•    Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to improve revenue and control costs
•    Participate in 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.
•    Review and understand 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

Qualifications

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

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 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