Director, Financial Reporting

Pursuit Collection is redefining guest experiences by connecting travelers with iconic destinations through world‑class attractions, distinctive lodges, and thoughtfully crafted dining, retail, and transportation offerings. We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Financial Reporting to lead external SEC filings and internal financial reporting. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, and SOX requirements while enabling strategic decision‑making through timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will bring deep accounting expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and experience in public accounting and multi‑entity public company environments, preferably within the hospitality sector. This Denver‑based position offers a salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 per year, is eligible for a 20% STI bonus, and includes an annual RSU grant.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Oversee the preparation and filing of all SEC reports (Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, 11‑K), including XBRL tagging and supporting documentation, and contribute to the proxy statement.
• Assist in preparing external financial statements in full compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Monitor and assess new accounting standards and SEC rule changes; draft technical accounting memos and required disclosures.
• Prepare footnotes and supporting documentation for complex transactions, including leases, acquisitions, dispositions, revenue recognition, debt, and long‑lived assets, among other areas.
• Prepare annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing documentation.
• Provide detailed tie‑outs and documentation for earnings releases and financial presentations used in investor and lender communications.
• Support investor relations with key data and reports used in earnings calls and shareholder communications.

Internal Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Produce monthly internal financial reports, including executive‑level variance analyses and dashboards.
• Assist as needed with the preparation of internal financial reports and ad hoc information requests and analyses.

Accounting Oversight & Equity

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by delivering complete, well‑supported documentation for various accounting matters.
• Assist as needed with the preparation of stand‑alone financial statements for subsidiaries.
• Support other technical accounting research and documentation as needed, including evaluating new and proposed accounting standards.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 related to external reporting and technical accounting; collaborate with internal audit and other stakeholders to maintain and improve internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Partner with accounting leadership to design and optimize internal controls over financial reporting, including automation and system improvements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Actively participate in quarterly disclosure committee meetings, providing updates on accounting policy, risk areas, and reporting developments.
• Lead and develop high‑performing teams; candidates should have at least 7 years of experience managing and growing accounting or financial reporting teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Education: CPA required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:
• At least 3+ years as a manager in public accounting.
• Experience in public companies with SEC and SOX reporting.
• Background.