Director, Corporate FP&A

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:
The Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value and supports a fast growing publicly traded company (NYSE: MTN) comprised of 42 best-in-class mountain resorts and regional ski areas across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. Our team exists to deliver data-driven insights to support the financial management of Vail Resorts – the leading ski resort operator in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team that continuously redefines the mountain resort experience! Our sustainable high-performing team is uniquely focused on talent development, prioritizing career growth through accelerated opportunities and progression.

The Director, Corporate FP&A plays a critical role in shaping enterprise financial insight, planning, and performance at Vail Resorts. This leader helps translate strategy into financial outcomes—driving clarity, rigor, and actionable insight across planning, forecasting, and executive decision support. Operating at the center of the enterprise, the role partners closely with senior leadership to develop the company’s financial narrative, assess performance, and support capital allocation and growth priorities. The Director leads a high-performing team and serves as a key steward of enterprise financial planning processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment. Reporting to the VP, Enterprise FP&A, this role combines analytical depth with strong communication and leadership capability to influence decisions at the highest levels of the organization.

Job Specifications:  

Job Responsibilities:

Enterprise Financial Planning & Insight

• Lead enterprise-wide planning processes, including long-range planning, annual budgets, and forecasting
• Translate complex financial results into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership
• Assess business performance, risks, and opportunities with a focus on long-term value creation

Strategic Partnership & Decision Support

• Partner with senior leaders to support strategic initiatives, growth priorities, and capital allocation decisions
• Provide an enterprise perspective to balance short-term performance with long-term outcomes
• Deliver thoughtful financial framing and scenario analysis to guide decision-making

Executive Communication & Narrative

• Develop and deliver materials for the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and investors
• Shape and communicate the enterprise financial story with clarity and credibility
• Ensure alignment and consistency across internal and external messaging

People & Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team of finance professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness

Process & Capability Development

• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of FP&A
• Strengthen tools, reporting, and operating cadence to enable high-quality decision support
• Promote best practices and elevate financial acumen across the organization

Leadership Expectations

• Bring an enterprise mindset, optimizing for total company outcomes
• Lead through influence, clarity, and strong partnership across functions
• Balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution
• Demonstrate learning agility, emotional intelligence, and ambition

Job Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in FP&A or strategic finance with increasing leadership responsibility
• Proven ability to support executive decision-making and communicate complex insights clearly
• Strong analytical rigor paired with excellent business judgment
• Experience leading teams and developing high-performing talent
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or advanced degree preferred

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $145,000 - $175,000 + annual bonus + equity. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  514882
Reference Date: 05/14/2026 
Job Code Function: Finance