Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Alterra • Denver, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis is a key financial leader responsible for enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, investor relations, and performance management within a large, seasonal, multi-site hospitality organization. Reporting to the CFO, this role provides strategic financial leadership while overseeing a team of regional and corporate finance professionals. The VP is instrumental in supporting the company’s transformation agenda, strengthening financial rigor, and enhancing communication with equity and debt stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, debt capital markets, or related areas.
• Experience leading finance in a multi-site, consumer-facing, or hospitality organization.
• Effective Communication & Collaboration – Communicates clearly and candidly, values diverse perspectives, and responds with empathy and respect. Builds inclusive, trust-based relationships that support shared goals and serve employees, guests, and the business.
• Drive for Results – Brings energy and determination to getting the job done. Stays persistent when challenges come up, takes ownership for completing tasks, and takes pride in delivering quality work that helps the team succeed.
• Assessing & Growing Talent – Builds high-performing teams by selecting the right people, developing their skills, and supporting opportunities for growth. Creates an environment where talented team members can thrive, contribute fully, and help the organization succeed.
• Strategic Thinking –Balances short-term realities with long-term vision to create sustainable advantage. Anticipates trends, asks the right questions, and connects the dots to foresee future scenarios. Shifts between big picture and detail to turn insights into clear plans, builds alignment, and drives innovation that challenges the status quo.
• Business Planning – Understands the organization’s vision, mission, values, and priorities, and translates them into practical plans for their area of responsibility. Defines business problems and needs clearly, then scopes them into realistic solutions. Delegates effectively, anticipates obstacles, and tracks progress to ensure results.
• Emotional Intelligence – Uses emotional intelligence to influence culture, lead through complexity, and inspire collective purpose. Demonstrates composure, authenticity, and empathy in high-pressure or high-stakes situations, fostering alignment, trust, and resilience across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in private equity-backed or publicly traded companies preferred.
• CFA and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting shared services functions such as procurement, AP/AR, or payroll is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process across all resorts and business units.
• Oversee monthly and weekly forecasts; consolidate enterprise-level projections.
• Direct Shared Services and Ikon Pass P&L reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Enterprise Performance Management Guide Regional Finance Vice Presidents in weekly/monthly performance reviews.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and ensure clear follow-through on actions.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement in reporting across the enterprise.
• Long Range Planning Own the 5-Year Long Range Plan, including modeling, capex prioritization, and capital structure considerations.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, scenario modeling, and transformation priorities.
• Investor Relations – Debt & Equity Manage debt investor relations, including refinancing, repricing, compliance materials, and rating agency communication.
• Lead equity investor and board reporting: quarterly materials, monthly KPIs, and ad hoc presentations.
• Competitive Analysis Oversee competitive benchmarking, including financial analysis of publicly disclosed data from comparable industry peers.
• Translate insights into strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Team Leadership Lead a high-performing team consisting of Regional Vice Presidents, Director, and Manager level positions.

Benefits

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed