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Project Analyst, Destination Development

Alterra
Full-time
On-site
Denver, CO
$57,000 - $84,000 USD yearly
Year Round

AUTHENTICITY | PASSION | COMMUNITY | INNOVATION | ADVENTURE
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 16 iconic year-round resorts, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley Mountain Resort in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada and Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery.

A career with Alterra Mountain Company is more than what you do today; it’s being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees, with additional free skiing + riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for all eligible employees and their dependents
  • Discounted skiing + riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company Resorts
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
  • Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
  • Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
  • Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
  • Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood
For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility.  Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Alterra’s Development team is a small but capable group focused on driving and supporting long-term growth and enterprise value at our resorts via capital planning and development.  The Project Analyst will be a key member of the Development team, supporting all major development projects throughout their lifecycle.  The position has a broad scope of responsibilities including work on capital planning, project accounting, real estate planning & development, presentations to senior management and stakeholders, capital budgeting and forecasting process, and financial analysis.  This position is ideal for an individual with existing project management and/or finance & accounting experience, an analytical mind, and a strong work ethic who is currently seeking a career-broadening opportunity providing exposure to a multitude of aspects of resort planning, project management, and corporate accounting/finance in a fun, dynamic company. The Project Analyst will have the opportunity to interact and work with senior executives on a variety of company initiatives, as well as consistent collaboration with resort executives and leadership teams, requiring an individual who approaches teamwork with humility but has the confidence to engage thoughtfully with C-level executives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities
  • Provide required project controls cost/budgeting functions in tracking total spend, committed capital, and projected/forecasted spend on major capital / development projects
  • Own and manage project setup in financial / information systems
  • Maintain and consolidate weekly/monthly project status and financial updates
  • Work with project managers to determine the status of projects with reference to budgets, change orders, allowances and purchase orders and other budget impacting items.
  • Analyze project budgets to assess margin drivers to identify areas for improvement.
  • Review development and construction trade partner pay applications and ensure proper documentation has been obtained (e.g. lien releases and insurance requirements).
  • Assist in the review of the monthly job cost status report with responsibilities for reviewing Cost to Complete, Actuals, and Forecast, Unbilled Purchase Orders, Over/Under variances, researching and reconciling discrepancies between invoices and Purchase Orders.
  • Partner with the accounts payable team on resolving billing issues.
  • Produce and present project summaries & reports for senior management and stakeholders
  • Ad-hoc analysis as required
  • Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
  • 3+ years of accounting, finance, or other relevant work experience required
  • Accounting work experience is preferred
  • Experience working within complex organization is preferred.
  • Experience working with property accounting and property underwriting is a plus
  • Previous project management and/or project accounting experience preferred
  • Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills required
  • Cost accounting experience is preferred
  • Contract review and Purchase Order creation experience is preferred
  • Experience working with D365 ERP system is a plus.
  • Prior experience with enterprise accounting / reporting systems a plus
Knowledge & Skills:
  • Knowledge of financial principals and financial modeling techniques
  • Solid understanding of accounting, project accounting, and project management principles
  • Self-starter that will enable team and group growth.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to build complex Excel models
  • Excellent PowerPoint skills and the ability to build high quality presentations quickly
  • Ability, or interest in learning, to craft a compelling financial and strategic narrative in presentations
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Review and analyze of all activity recorded on the job cost report.
  • Produce tracking files of development projects to inform upper management of notable dates and financial milestones.
  • Ability to develop and deliver a monthly development reporting package to C-level executives of all projects in flight.
  • Ability to analyze the financial mechanics and writeup of a project on a monthly cadence.
  • Strong skillset for properly forecasting cost out over the life of the project.
Work Preferences:
  • Willingness to roll-up sleeves and work hard without complaints or reservations about a task
  • Ability to work well as part of a dynamic team
  • Confidence necessary to engage frequently with C-level executives in a thoughtful way
  • Attention to detail and high personal standards
  • Self-motivated, pro-active, resourceful and practical
  • Ability to work with and relate to employees at all levels of the organization
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently in a time sensitive manner
  • A desire for direct feedback and a passion for ongoing professional improvement
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Undergraduate degree (degree in finance, or accounting)
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc.’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $57,000 to $84,000 per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other 
office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Denver, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.

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