Director of Mountain FP&A

Vail Resorts • Broomfield, CO

216d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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 Director 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or graduate finance degree strongly preferred
• 8+ 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
• Strong communication skills, with substantial experience collaborating with CFOs, senior executives, and third-party clients
• Deep curiosity and passion for understanding and analyzing financial results with a focus on creating shareholder value.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that drives insights and reporting to deliver a comprehensive view of divisional financial performance as well as impacts and indicators on the broader enterprise.
• Serve as primary business partner to division executive and operators.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to operators to drive strategic business initiatives for the division.
• Assess business opportunities and risks with a strong orientation to long-term enterprise value creation.
• Synthesize and communicate key financial and business insights at an executive-level to drive decision-making with operators.
• Lead the financial budgeting & planning process that focuses on value creation and aligning resources with strategic priorities, including capital allocation.
• Develop scalable and repeatable processes with focus on continuous improvement.
• 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.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree