Sr. Director, Mountain Finance
About The Position
The Senior Director of Mountain FP&A is based at Vail Resorts’ Broomfield, Colorado headquarters and oversees a team that develops business insights to support decision-making and commercial action for resort teams. The role leads financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis in support of strategic goals and business results. It partners closely with senior executives to develop divisional views of financial results and performance that inform strategic decisions, growth objectives, and capital allocation. The position leads finance for Destination resorts, supports capital investment prioritization and resource efficiency, and partners with Finance, Operations, Accounting, and enterprise stakeholders to align plans and execution. It also leads and develops finance professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and career progression. The role calls for objective executive-level judgment, clear communication, and the ability to influence in a fast-paced, complex operating environment. The expected total compensation is $180,000–$205,000, plus an annual bonus and equity. This is a year-round, full-time role. Broomfield-based employees work in a hybrid arrangement: they must live within 50 miles of the office and work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with flexibility to work off-site Monday and Friday. Work arrangements and policies may change at the company’s discretion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 10 years of experience leading teams with financial planning and analysis responsibilities.
- Outstanding analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize information, develop insights, and communicate effectively in presentations and in-person meetings.
- Excellent communication skills and significant experience working with CFOs, senior executives, and third-party clients.
- Deep curiosity and passion for understanding and analyzing financial results in the context of creating shareholder value.
- Ability to provide objective executive-level perspectives and lead, develop, and motivate high-performing finance professionals.
- Learning agility, emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to operate in complex environments.
Nice To Haves
- MBA and/or graduate degree in finance strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for Destination resorts.
- Provide thought leadership and guidance to support strategic business initiatives and the Destination resorts leadership team.
- Assess business opportunities and risks with a focus on long-term enterprise value creation.
- Partner with Destination Resorts executive leadership to drive financial performance.
- Synthesize and communicate financial and business insights at an executive level to inform operational decision-making.
- Deliver financial insight and commentary based on divisional results, their impacts, and indicators affecting the broader enterprise.
- Support capital investment prioritization through ROI analysis, business cases, and other decision-making tools.
- Identify performance risks, execution dependencies, and opportunities to improve operational and financial outcomes.
- Collaborate across Finance, Operations, Accounting, and enterprise partners to align priorities, financial plans, and execution.
- Translate complex business issues into clear, actionable financial framing.
- Cultivate a high-performing team and culture focused on value creation, accountability, stakeholder influence, and leadership development.
- Lead, develop, and coach finance professionals while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and career progression.
- Provide an objective, independent point of view on divisional and enterprise business matters.
- Lead through influence, clarity, and trust in a fast-paced, complex operating environment.
Benefits
- Annual bonus and equity.
- Free employee ski passes and discounted lift tickets for friends and family.
- Free ski lessons.
- Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Training and professional development.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision plans, for eligible full-time employees.
- Free ski passes for dependents.
- Critical illness and accident plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
