Vice President of Finance

Palisade Ttahoe • Olympic Valley, CA

5d • $148,296 - $207,615

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the resort’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), reporting directly to the Resort President and serving as a strategic business partner. This role provides financial leadership, insight, and direction to ensure operational excellence, sustainable growth, and alignment with Alterra Mountain Company’s enterprise objectives. The VP of Finance leads the local finance team and collaborates closely with Shared Services FP&A and Accounting to deliver accurate forecasting, reporting, forward-looking analysis, and actionable insights. This position leads the Palisades Tahoe resort in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, financial training, capital planning and reporting, and more. Applicants must be 21 years of age.

Requirements

• Operational Financial Excellence A seasoned financial leader who ensures disciplined execution of financial and accounting systems, controls, and cycles. Brings rigor, reliability, and precision while continuously improving processes to increase speed, accuracy, and transparency. Flawless execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial cycles Strong command of accounting, compliance, and internal controls Continuous improvement mindset that modernizes systems and processes
• Out-Front Risk & Opportunity Leadership Leads with foresight, anticipating risks, identifying opportunities, and bringing them forward early with clear options and recommendations. Uses ad-hoc analysis to move beyond reporting into insight and action. Proactive identification of financial, operational, and macro risks Scenario planning and option modeling to inform decisions Executive-ready insights that clearly connect data to action
• Financial Translator & Trusted Advisor Translates complex financial information into clear, actionable direction for resort leaders. Builds confidence and clarity across the organization, enabling stronger decisions at every level. Simplifies complexity without losing rigor Advises leaders on tradeoffs and implications Acts as a thought partner, not just a reporter of results
• Ownership, Accountability & Talent Development Drives a culture of ownership over resources and results. Invests deeply in developing the finance team and strengthening financial acumen across the resort leadership group. High-performing finance team with clear standards and accountability Strong partnership in performance management of business leaders Ongoing development of financial literacy and business capability
• Financial Strategy & Long-Range Thinking Leads the financial strategy of the resort shaping revenue growth, cost structure, capital deployment, and long-range planning. A key partner in transformational initiatives, including the Village Specific Plan. Clear strategic direction on revenue drivers and margin improvement Long-range financial modeling tied to strategic priorities Strong judgment balancing ambition, risk, and return
• Enterprise and Resort Mindset Comfortably operates at both the resort and enterprise level. Translates enterprise strategy into practical execution while ensuring the resort’s unique needs, culture, and realities are represented.
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation
• Relationship Building & Emotional Intelligence
• Data Modeling & Scenario Planning
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to motivate teams to produce quality deliverables within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Degree in Finance or Accounting, ten years of experience in a senior-level finance position, and an MBA and/or CPA.
• Performance record should show success working with all levels of management and personnel.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ERP systems, as well as PowerBi reporting.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10-15 years of experience in financial analysis and leadership

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CPA

Responsibilities

• Create clear, concise executive-ready materials (dashboards, memos, decks) that connect operational drivers to financial outcomes.
• Champion the Finance Business Partner (FBP) model, ensuring finance is embedded with each business unit and focused on decision enablement.
• Shape the financial narrative (risks, opportunities, causes, and remedies) to guide strategic direction and operational priorities.
• Own the annual budget and monthly forecast processes for the resort, partnering with Operations, Marketing, and Revenue Management to align assumptions and targets.
• Be a leading member of senior leadership team for the Palisades Tahoe Resort.
• Prepare and present Monthly Business Review materials, including forecast Risks & Opportunities (R&O) and action plans; contribute to the Monthly Deep Dive meetings.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team (analysts/manager/etc.), ensuring coverage, service levels, and growth opportunities.
• Drive labor management discipline (align staffing to visits/volume, improve productivity, balance service and cost).
• Support new initiatives with scenario modeling and post-mortem analyses (ROI, IRR, incremental profit, cash flow, cost savings).
• Communicate with operational directors and managers regarding policies and procedures and hold them accountable for their operations’ financial results.
• Lead the annual business planning process, including development of operating budgets, capital plans, and the 5-year plan.
• Lead the monthly forecast and variance process, developing monthly EBITDA forecasts to ensure adherence to the resort’s business plan.
• Manage the capital process, including creating investment memos, opening and closing projects, and monthly tracking and forecasting to ensure adherence to the annual capital budget.
• Oversee the Purchasing department, focusing on driving adoption/adherence to Alterra Procurement policies and implement sourcing strategies to add value to the Resort
• Lead year-end audit assistance in partnership with the Alterra team.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place, as well as adherence to GAAP.
• Work with the Alterra team to facilitate month end close and ensure accuracy of financials.
• Lead financial training at the resort when necessary.
• Safeguard sensitive financial information; ensure role-based access, audit readiness, and compliance with enterprise reporting standards.

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades Tahoe
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees