The Finance Manager – SG&A is full-time, year-round role reporting to the Sr. Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. The key mandate of this role is to provide fact-based, analytical decision support and insights into Pursuit’s Support Services (Revenue, People & Culture, Accounting & Finance, and IT departments) leadership teams around the world.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $125,000/year with a yearly 10% short term incentive. Pursuit offers a full suite of benefits, including discounts at our hotels, restaurants, and attractions, flexible time off, and a 401k contribution matching plan. 

Through its Refresh Build Buy strategy, Pursuit continues on a journey of rapid growth, and concurrently, Pursuit’s support services functions have evolved to a customer-centric, data-driven organization with a strong focus on guest and employee satisfaction and Pursuit seeks to accelerate its growth trajectory by further increasing these analytic capabilities.   The Finance Manager – SG&A will play a critical role in assisting Pursuit’s SG&A teams by providing insightful and actionable decision support on department-level P&Ls, capital management and enterprise cost allocation strategies, working to drive detailed expense and labor management, and ultimately working to create return on investment for key initiatives.

• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Develop annual SG&A operating and capital budgets in collaboration with department leaders
  • Own the 21-month rolling forecast of SG&A expenses based on historical data and business objectives
  • Monitor actuals vs. budget to identify variances and recommend corrective actions
• Expense Analysis
  • Analyze SG&A spend trends and cost drivers
  • Provide variance analysis and commentary on key expense items
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to SG&A
  • Support internal and external audit processes
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of SG&A reporting in financial systems
  • Allocations
• Business Partnering
  • Collaborate with department leaders (e.g., HR, marketing, IT) to understand their financial needs
  • Provide financial insights to support decision-making
  • Help departments align spending with company strategy
• Headcount and Compensation Analysis
  • Track headcount and labor costs (salaries, bonuses, benefits) across functions
  • Support workforce planning and cost modeling
  • Incentive programs
• Process Improvement
  • Drive efficiency in SG&A processes (e.g., approval workflows, expense reporting, forecasting)
  • Implement automation and reporting tools to streamline SG&A processes
• Compliance and Controls
  • Ensure SG&A expenditures comply with internal policies and external regulations
  • Support implementation of financial controls to mitigate risk

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or certification related to finance, accounting, or data sciences with a minimum of 5 years’ experience

• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling) and experience using Solver, or other analytical and reporting suites

• Experience leading in a finance decision capacity, proactively identifying opportunities and offering recommended solutions.

• A natural curiosity about the business and the internal/external factors that influence results; natural tendency to ask “why,” to challenge the status quo and to dig in to address unresolved questions

• Relentless energy, a strong sense of urgency and a bias toward action as opposed to waiting to be instructed on what to do

• Strong commitment to working as a team with an ability to foster strong working relationships, gain agreement on timelines, manage stakeholder requirements, and escalate risks before they become issues

• Resourceful, adaptable, resilient, and having a strong sense of self-awareness, with proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility and willingness to work with a geographically diverse team in a broad range of time zones

• Ability to process information quickly and make decisions with fact-based logic and sound reasoning

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About Us: 

We're 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 – it’s 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 you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re 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.

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 can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at ta@pursuitcollection.com. 
 
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.