The Clear Creek Group is a well-established luxury vacation rental and property management company based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with more than 20 years of operating history. We represent a highly selective portfolio of distinctive homes and serve a discerning clientele who value discretion, responsiveness, and genuine local expertise.
Our team works with well-traveled, appreciative clients and collaborates closely across departments to deliver consistently high-quality experiences. While expectations are high, we are equally thoughtful about balance, clear communication, and treating people with respect. Team members are well supported with leadership that values experience, good judgment, and professionalism.
The Clear Creek Group is seeking an experienced, analytical, and business-minded Director of Finance & Controller to lead the company's financial operations while serving as a strategic partner to our leadership team.
This role combines hands-on financial management with broader financial leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial controls, banking relationships, and financial planning while helping senior leadership make informed business decisions that support long-term growth.
The ideal candidate possesses both technical accounting expertise and strong business acumen. This position requires someone who can comfortably move between detailed financial oversight and high-level strategic discussions, translating financial information into practical business recommendations.
Serve as the company's trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership.
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes.
Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance metrics.
Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, and business analysis.
Evaluate capital investments, major contracts, new business initiatives, and growth opportunities.
Oversee all accounting activities including:
General ledger accounting
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Payroll oversight
Account reconciliations
Month-end and year-end close processes
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls.
Manage debt obligations, banking activity, balance sheet integrity, and financial recordkeeping.
Ensure timely collection of receivables and efficient processing of payables.
Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury management activities.
Develop cash management strategies that support operational and growth objectives.
Maintain and strengthen banking and financial institution relationships.
Manage credit facilities, debt obligations, and working capital requirements.
Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities affecting liquidity and profitability.
Prepare and publish timely financial statements, management reports, dashboards, and analyses.
Present financial results and recommendations to ownership and executive leadership.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory reporting requirements.
Coordinate external audits and work closely with accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
Oversee tax filings, business licenses, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, improve reporting, strengthen controls, and reduce administrative burden.
Evaluate financial systems and recommend technology enhancements where appropriate.
Partner with operations, property management, villa rentals, concierge, and leadership teams to improve decision-making and business performance.
Help build scalable systems, reporting tools, and financial processes to support future growth.
Establish priorities, accountability, and performance expectations within the company.
Foster strong communication and collaboration across all departments.
Build trusted relationships with employees, homeowners, vendors, banking partners, and outside advisors.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced financial credentials preferred.
8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of:
GAAP
Financial reporting
Budgeting and forecasting
Treasury management
Internal controls
Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, business analysis, and strategic planning.
Experience leading finance and accounting functions within a growing organization preferred.
Hospitality, property management, real estate, professional services, or other service-based business experience preferred.
Advanced proficiency with accounting, financial reporting, and business intelligence systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
This position may be performed remotely. Candidates located in the Mountain West region are strongly preferred, with particular interest in:
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Surrounding Mountain West states
Salt Lake City-area candidates will receive special consideration due to proximity to Jackson Hole and ease of travel.
Quarterly travel to Jackson Hole is expected. Additional travel may occasionally be required for leadership meetings, planning sessions, and team development.
Annual Salary - $150,000 - $175,000+ based on experience
Benefits
Annual incentive compensation opportunity
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Parental leave
Employee discounts
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Remote with periodic travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
• Serve as the company's senior financial leader and strategic advisor to ownership and executive leadership
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance metrics
• Analyze business performance and identify risks, opportunities, and trends
• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and month-end/year-end close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, banking relationships, debt obligations, and working capital
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, dashboards, and ownership reporting packages
• Coordinate external audits and relationships with accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
• Oversee tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements
• Evaluate capital investments, major contracts, and business initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting, and financial controls
• Evaluate financial systems and recommend technology enhancements where appropriate
• Partner with operational leaders across the organization to improve decision-making and business performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Eight or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Minimum three years of leadership or management experience within a finance or accounting function
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience overseeing month-end and year-end close processes
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to senior leadership, ownership, or boards
• Experience managing budgeting and forecasting processes
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced financial credentials
• Experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or similar senior finance leadership role
• Hospitality, luxury hospitality, vacation rental, property management, real estate, or other service-based business experience
• Multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience
• Experience supporting a growing or entrepreneurial business
• Strong financial modeling and strategic planning experience
• Experience implementing financial systems, reporting tools, or process improvements
• Experience working closely with ownership groups, investors, or executive leadership teams
• Residence in the Mountain West region, particularly Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, or Idaho
• Familiarity with the unique financial and operational characteristics of hospitality, property management, or vacation rental businesses