Director of Finance Shared Services

Pursuit is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Finance Shared Services to lead our Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable and Payroll Accounting Teams. This position will be an integral member of the Chief Accounting Officer leadership team and will be responsible for significant change management efforts and other process improvements as the company works to better serve its partners in operations and throughout the company by assessing and modernizing its procure-to-pay systems point-of-sale systems and other technology implementations. This role is also critical in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities deep accounting expertise and advanced IT system implementation experience in the accounting shared services space preferably in the hospitality industry.

The salary range for this role is $160000/year to $190000/year. This role is eligible for a yearly 20% bonus and annual RSU grant. Pursuit offers a full suite of benefits including discounts at our hotels restaurants and attractions flexible time off and a 401k contribution matching plan.

Finance Shared Services

• In partnership with the Chief Accounting Officer and other senior leadership this position is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the key processes of the Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable and Payroll Accounting teams.
• Lead and manage the Shared Services teams (3 direct reports total team 15) responsible for:
  • Accounts Payable: Ensure timely and accurate processing vendor and contract compliance and continuous process improvement of the Procure-to-Pay process flow to enable strategic outcomes.
  • Accounts Receivable: Ensure timely billing and collections of outstanding balances and continuous improvement of the Invoice-to-Cash process flow to improve visibility and decision making.
  • Payroll: Oversee payroll accounting ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• This position will be a critical thought partner in the Finance IT roadmap project to enable future scalability of the shared service functions.
• This position will be responsible for the overall customer experience for internal business partners.
• Exceptional communication skills are essential for success in this role as the Director will regularly engage with leadership cross-functional teams and external partners.

Internal Reporting & KPI Analysis

• Key performance indicators and leadership directives will guide your decisions to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on organizations policies and the way the shared service group will deliver against their transactional and strategic responsibilities in the future based on the overall goals of the organization

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls; work closely with internal audit and other stakeholders related to recurring controls and new system implementations.
• Partner with accounting leadership to design and optimize internal controls including automation and system improvements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Influence and gain alignment from key stakeholders around a business case for change and work with existing process owners to plan and execute against the established roadmap.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams; must have at least 6 years of experience managing accounting teams in a growth-oriented environment.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement collaboration and high performance.

Education

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience with:
  • At least 6 years managing accounting teams in a growth-oriented environment
  • Strong understanding of and experience with finance systems including leading implementations in a project management capacity
  • Background in multi-divisional and multi-national corporate environments (preferred)

Ideal Experience:

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance

Skills and Abilities

• Management experience in a broad range of operational finance roles
• Strong understanding of and experience with finance systems
• Extensive experience developing and leading teams
• Strong demonstrated program and project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
• Must be able to communicate and present ideas/issues to the executive finance team
• Comfortable in a fast-paced evolving business environment
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on proactive leadership style
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel
• High level of integrity discretion and professionalism

This position will work in a dynamic fast-paced environment that values collaboration precision and continuous improvement. The role involves close interaction with cross-functional teams including Finance Legal and Operations as well as regular communication with executive leadership. The company fosters a culture of accountability innovation and professional growth making it an ideal setting for a detail-oriented proactive leader who thrives in both strategic and hands-on responsibilities. Pursuit has a hybrid work environment with three days per week (Tuesday Thursday) in the Denver office and two days remote.

The physical demands of this position are typical of a professional office environment. The role primarily involves working at a computer for extended periods participating in virtual and in-person meetings and reviewing financial documents and reports. Occasional travel may be required for meetings audits or conferences. The position requires the ability to concentrate analyze complex information and communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

About Us:

Were more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.

Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate our collection of hotels and lodges recreational attractions ground transportation services retail food and beverage sightseeing tours and travel products are tied together by iconic destination-worthy locations in Alaska Montana the Canadian Rockies Vancouver Reykjavík Las Vegas and Chicago.

What will your work environment be like

At Pursuit our office is more than just a place to work its a space where you can bring your whole self collaborate with talented teams across departments and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist so whether youre tackling projects or enjoying our many perks youll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits were committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.

About Pursuit

Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index we specialize in attractions-led hospitality consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.

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Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion gender sexual orientation disability veteran status and other protected characteristics.
Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team!

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you cant apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team

We thank all candidates for their interest; however please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.