Senior Manager, Assets and Real Estate Accounting

Year Round

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year‑round mountain destinations, 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, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for 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 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
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in‑person collaboration in our dog‑friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at  Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce.

The Senior Manager, Fixed Asset and Real Estate Accounting provides strategic leadership and oversight for Alterra Mountain Company’s fixed asset and real estate development accounting functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of capital project accounting and reporting across all resorts and corporate entities. This senior leader drives sets policy direction, oversees compliance with US GAAP, and partners closely with cross‑functional teams – including Development, Resort Accounting, Financial Reporting, Planning, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and IT – to support major capital initiatives and long‑term development programs.

The Senior Manager leads a high‑performing team, fosters talent development, and champions continuous improvement, automation, and system optimization, including stewardship of Dynamics 365 enhancements. The individual in this role acts as the primary accounting authority for capital investments and real estate development, provides expert guidance to senior leadership, and ensures that the Company’s fixed asset operations align with organizational goals, internal controls, and audit requirements.

• Own and lead the Company’s fixed asset and real estate accounting strategy, ensuring long‑term alignment with Alterra Mountain Company’s financial and operational objectives.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and governance for capital projects, asset management, and real estate development activities.
• Serve as the senior accounting advisor for capital planning, real estate development initiatives, acquisitions, construction projects, and asset lifecycle decisions.

• Direct the fixed asset and real estate accounting operations across all resorts and corporate entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP and internal control standards.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes related to capital projects – including capitalization, disposals, impairments, depreciation, reconciliations, and capital reporting packages.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all destinations, resolving complex or judgment‑based issues and providing expert‑level guidance to resort teams and business partners.

• Lead the Company’s annual fixed asset physical inventory and audit processes; serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for significant…