Job Description

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you\'re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* - enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you\'re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at .

Job Summary:

The Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. This role is on the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team which supports a growing company of 41 resorts across Australia, Canada, Switzerland and the United States, and a market capitalization of over $9 billion. Our FP&A organization brings best-in-class insight generation, data-driven decision-making support and financial management to Vail Resorts - the ski industry\'s global leader.

The SG&A Finance team is hiring a Senior Finance Manager focused on executing against the highest priority strategic initiatives across corporate functions. The role will partner with senior executive stakeholders and be an integral member of project teams. A successful team member will engage with stakeholders on projects that create enterprise wide impact. The Finance team works closely with the CFO and other C-suite executives of the Company to ensure integrity of data governance and management practices, drive business insights, and support strategic decision making. Specifically, this role will report to the Senior Director of Finance - SG&A.

Job Specifications:

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Outlet: Corporate
• Other Specifics: Remote
• The expected range is $89,100 - $121,305 + annual bonus

Job Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis

• Partner with C-suite executives across corporate functions, focusing on targeted strategic initiatives prioritized by the Executive Committee. Examples include enterprise wide labor investments, strategic planning and major capital planning projects associated with innovation and technology roadmaps.
• The Senior Manager will provide critical business support, inform decision making, and provide strategic direction
• Develop innovative and impactful analyses, tools, processes and procedures to facilitate and monitor business performance
• Provide support to the SG&A team to help drive improvements in service of creating repeatable, efficient processes and analysis
• Budgeting / Forecasting / Financial Close

• Partner with various leadership teams to develop comprehensive annual operating and capital budgets, specifically with respect to focused initiatives and strategic opportunities
• Produce KPI dashboard and reporting capabilities that drive actionable business insights
• Lead the monthly forecast meetings with leadership teams, providing trend analyses, forecast recommendations and assessment of risks and opportunities for strategic initiatives

Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience (or 1-2 years with MBA or other graduate degree) in finance or accounting
• Bachelor\'s Degree required (MBA preferred), preferably in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Experience in financial planning and analysis functions, including annual budget, capital budgeting, long-term strategic planning and resource allocation processes

Additionally the ideal candidate should be / have:

• Brave, Ambitious and Passionate with an Out-Front mindset with respect to financial data, processes and reporting needs
• Strong organization, and project management skills; ability to juggle multiple concurrent high-priority projects while meeting deadlines, being a team player, and seeking continuous improvement
• Highly collaborative team approach to work with a proactive orientation towards gathering voice-of-the-customer to design and deliver impactful solutions
• Demonstrates a natural curiosity around business results and insights while consistently identifying ways to improve data management governance and processes, reporting capabilities, and stakeholder communication
• Outstanding academic credentials and problem solving skills with a record of accomplishment and excellence
• Excellent individual initiative and objective-oriented drive with strong propensity for attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced environment with high energy and positive mindset

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $89,100 - $121,305 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including...

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time. Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you\'re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.

*Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia 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 remotely, 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 at any time in its sole discretion.

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 495149
Reference Date: 06/23/2023
Job Code Function: Finance

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