Accounting and HR Manager

The Accounting and HR Manager will support the central administration of the companies by overseeing and implementing all aspects of the finance and human resource strategies. They will supervise and support a full-time coordinator and part-time assistant to manage daily bookkeeping, financial accounts, payroll, and budgets and oversee essential HR functions, including new-employee onboarding, pay and benefits, and employee policies.

The Accounting and HR Manager reports to the Vice President of Operations and has additional support from a consulting CPA firm that handles tax preparation and assists with other financial matters as needed. Candidates should be detail and accuracy focused with a proven background as an Accounting or Finance Manager, Supervisor, or similar role. They should be very capable of directing and supervising the work of others and should be equally adept at working independently and as part of a team.

Challenge Towers is an industry-leading challenge course, zip line, and aerial park vendor based in the mountains of Western North Carolina and provides business management services for a family of adventure-focused companies under common ownership and leadership. Affiliates include Aerial Adventure Tech, an equipment sales and global distribution company, and High Gravity Adventures, a commercial aerial park and Zip Line Tour in Blowing Rock, NC. Collectively, these companies enjoy a rich history spanning over 30 years! We take pride in maintaining a dynamic and creative team committed to providing an extremely high level of products and services to our customers.

Requirements

• Education Bachelors degree or higher
• 3+ years of financial and/or accounting experience
• A positive, friendly, and energetic attitude
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to delegate and effectively support team members
• Ability to think strategically and perform independently
• Focuses on solutions, not barriers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn and leverage computer applications

Benefits

Paid Time Off, 401k Plan, Cell Phone and Computer, Discounts