Assistant Controller- Rental Retail

Company Description

Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.  

Whether it's Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under The Nell and Limelight brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company’s commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection.  

For more than 75 years, the Aspen brand and community has pointed its compass toward new paths, people, and possibilities—and today, as Aspen One, the future is limitless. The company is a leader in sustainability and advocacy, with a legacy of modeling leading-edge solutions and changing policy locally and globally. As a collection of brands driven by tightly held core values, Aspen One aims to inspire a better world. For more information, visit www.aspen.com. 

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the resort’s rental and retail business, ensuring accurate accounting, strong internal controls, and timely financial reporting. This role partners closely with operations, inventory, and retail leadership to provide financial insight that drives profitability and guest satisfaction. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in maintaining compliance, improving processes, and supporting the seasonal dynamics of a ski resort environment. This role reports to the Corporate Controller.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $86,000 to $120,000. 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 February 15, 2026. 

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain accounting records, including the general ledger for all rental and retail activities within Aspen One
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Ensure proper accounting for promotions, discounts, gift cards, loyalty programs, and returns
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control standards
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows
• Ensure proper payment to vendors by coordinating with buyers and managers
• Monitor and analyze margins, cost of goods sold, and profitability across rental and retail product lines
• Support the annual audit process and act as a liaison with external auditors
• Support inventory accounting for rental equipment and retail merchandise, including costing, reserves, shrinkage analysis, physical inventory process and review, handling damaged goods, goods returned to vendors and transfer between stores and departments
• Communicate/meet regularly with Rental/Retail managers on accounting matters
• Track and maintain schedule on property leases, including terms and renewals
• Act as the Rental/Retail business subject matter expert for accounting and inventory control processes on process and system enhancements
• Assist the Rental/Retail management team on budget data collection, entry, and validation
• Supervise Rental/Retail Accounting department staff and Inventory Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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