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. We are seeking a talented Senior Manager of Indirect Tax to lead our North America sales & use tax team for our Company. This position may be remote in one of the states we currently operate in, or based in our corporate headquarters in Broomfield, CO.
The Senior Manager of Indirect Tax will oversee the sales & use tax team, which includes oversight of compliance, leading coordination with taxing jurisdictions for audits, partnering with accounting, IT, and operations leaders on product development and design, overall process improvements, and reviewing sales tax related journal entries and account reconciliations. As needed the Senior Manager of Indirect Tax will also assist with tax planning, diligence, research, and integration related to acquisitions.
This leader will report directly to the Senior Director of Tax.
The key deliverables expected for the person in this role to be considered an outstanding performer are:
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all North America sales & use tax filings, including Canadian GST filings.
- Foster a culture of growth, development and opportunity for the talent on the team and in alignment with Vail Resorts’ talent management philosophy.
- Consider tax planning opportunities and consult on potential tax impacts of business changes
- Lead innovation to create best in class processes and procedures that maximize accuracy and efficiency.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $120,101.71 - $162,411.00 + annual bonus
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage U.S. sales and use tax and Canadian GST compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filing of returns and payments. Conduct tax research and planning as needed to support compliance and business operations.
- Develop processes to analyze large disparate datasets from various financial and point of sale systems.
- Manage all phases of sales and use tax audits.
- Help oversee external partners who are utilized as part of the sales & use tax team.
- Strengthen business partnerships by designing SOPs and delivering targeted sales and use tax training to internal teams.
- Supervise a team including a combination of employees and external partners, including performance management, hiring, and resource allocation.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and other activities related to sales & use tax processes.
- Provide due diligence and structural advice in partnership with the Senior Director of Tax on a variety of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border structures.
- Partner with IT teams and review tax setup across multiple point of sale systems.
- Manage and conduct technical tax research and provide executive-level synthesis to drive decision-making with senior leaders.
- Lead continuous improvement through goal setting and execution in alignment with Senior Director of Tax and broader accounting and finance organization.
- Help to lead, develop and inspire the tax team with a focus on high performance, including acquiring, developing, and retaining top talent.
- May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years experience with sales and use tax and other indirect tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
- In-depth knowledge of state and local sales and tax regulations and knowledge regarding property tax preferred.
- Strong data wrangling skills including advanced excel capabilities and preferably Alteryx familiarity.
- Proficiency with financial software systems, with preference given to candidates familiar with Peoplesoft.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, treasury payment systems and basic accounting and tax processes.
- Strong communication with multiple groups, including government officials, vendors, and outside consultants
- Ability to pragmatically solve a wide variety of problems and navigate a range of variables in situations with limited standardization.
- Self-starter with strong prioritization skills, including ability to navigate tensions of simultaneous requests; ability to communicate effectively with leadership for alignment what is being prioritized and what isn’t in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
- Effectively manage and build capabilities and culture for high performing professional team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed CPA.
- Experience with VAT and / or GST tax reporting.
- Showcases outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
- Prioritizes people development.
- Thrives as a collaborative team member.
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $120,101.71 - $162,411.00 + annual bonus. 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 where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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 513841
Reference Date: 03/10/2026
Job Code Function: Accounting
