Senior Director of Mountain 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!

The Senior Director of Mountain FP&A is based in the company’s Broomfield, Colorado headquarters and will oversee a team that develops business insights to drive decision-making and commercial action for the resort teams of Vail Resorts. This includes financial planning, reporting, forecasting and analysis to support the strategic goals and drive results. This role works closely with senior executives to develop divisional views of financial results and performance to help drive strategic decision-making, growth objectives and capital allocation.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $170,000 - $200,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

•       Provide thought leadership and guidance to drive strategic business initiatives for divisional leadership teams. Assess business opportunities and risks with a strong orientation to long-term enterprise value creation.
•       Partner with executive resort leadership to drive financial performance.
•       Synthesize and communicate key financial and business insights at an executive-level to drive decision-making with operational executives.
•       Deliver financial insight and commentary based on comprehensive view of divisional financial results and impacts and indicators on the broader enterprise.
•       Lead the financial budgeting & planning process that focuses on value creation and aligning resources with strategic priorities.
•       Create a high performing team and culture focused on value creation, delivering results, stakeholder influence and leadership development for career progression.
•       Play a critical role as a leader in the Finance organization, bringing an enterprise-level perspective to support the strategic, talent and process improvement efforts across the Finance organization.
•       Partner with the senior operating executives and their leadership teams to influence and achieve key outcomes for the business including: Cross-resort insights to provide long-term strategic insight around trends, benchmarks, and appropriate comparison points.

Leadership Qualities

• Trusted partner: Possess the technical expertise and communication skills to provide the executive leadership team with an objective, independent perspective on both divisional and enterprise matters.
•        Leadership and management: Demonstrate a proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team of high-performing finance professionals, embodying our core talent philosophy.
•        Learning agility: Thrive in complex environments, adept at tackling strategic business challenges and integrating innovative ideas and technologies with strong analytical rigor. 
•        Emotional Intelligence: Understand and shape your impact on the team and stakeholders to achieve ambitious goals.
•        Ambition: Exhibit a drive to expand leadership responsibilities and overcome obstacles to create a significant impact in a competitive landscape.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or graduate finance degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in leading teams with financial planning and analysis responsibilities
• Outstanding analytical skills with ability to synthesize information, develop insights, and communicate effectively in presentations and in person meetings.
• Excellent communication skills with significant experience working with CFO, senior executives, and third-party clients.
• Deep curiosity and passion for understanding and analyzing financial results in the context of creating shareholder value.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $170,000 - $200,000 + 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. 

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  508495
Reference Date: 05/21/2025 
Job Code Function: Finance