Vail Resorts

Sr. Manager, Hospitality FP&A

Vail Resorts$110K — $140K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related analytical field required.
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience, preferably with managerial duties.
  • Outstanding analytical skills, adept at synthesizing information and developing insights.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Deep curiosity for financial analysis focused on shareholder value creation.

Responsibilities

  • Support budgeting and planning for the hospitality portfolio to align resources with strategic priorities.
  • Provide performance insights to drive initiatives for the hospitality leadership team, identifying opportunities and risks.
  • Synthesize and communicate financial insights to drive decision-making among leadership and operational teams.
  • Deliver financial insight based on comprehensive views of financial results and enterprise impacts.
  • Engage with the FP&A team to improve approaches and foster a results-driven culture.
  • Play a key role in the Finance organization, supporting strategic efforts and process improvements.

Benefits

  • Free ski passes for employees and discounted lift tickets for friends and family.
  • Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan contributions.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program.
  • Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans after 500 hours for eligible seasonal employees.
Full Job Description
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

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! Our sustainable high-performing team is uniquely focused on talent development, prioritizing career growth through accelerated opportunities and progression.

The Senior Manager - Hospitality FP&A is based in the company's Broomfield, Colorado headquarters and will be part of a team that develops business insights to drive decision-making and commercial action for the resort and hospitality teams of Vail Resorts. This includes financial planning, reporting, forecasting and strategic analysis to support the development of goals and strategies and to drive results. This role works closely with senior leaders to develop hospitality segment or regional views of financial results and performance to help drive strategic decision-making, growth objectives and capital allocation.

Job Specifications:
  • Starting Wage: $110,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus
  • Employment Type: Year Round
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: No


Job Responsibilities:
  • Support the financial budgeting & planning process for the hospitality portfolio as assigned, emphasizing value creation and aligning resources with strategic priorities
  • Provide performance insights and guidance to drive strategic business initiatives for the hospitality leadership team. Assess business opportunities and risks with a strong orientation to long-term enterprise value creation
  • Synthesize and communicate key financial and business insights to drive decision-making with operational leaders and hospitality executives
  • Deliver financial insight and commentary based on comprehensive view of financial results and impacts and indicators on the broader enterprise
  • Actively engage in the broader FP&A team to drive continuous improvement of approaches and to drive a culture focused on delivering results, stakeholder influence and leadership development for career progression
  • Play a critical role in the Finance organization, bringing an enterprise-level perspective to support the strategic, talent and process improvement efforts across the Finance organization


Leadership Qualities:
  • Trusted partner: Possess the technical expertise and communication skills to support in providing the executive and operational leadership team with an objective, independent perspective on both divisional and enterprise matters
  • Business Acumen: Leverage a strong technical skills, including expert Microsoft Excel skills, a willingness to quickly learn Vail Resorts' financial systems, and is comfortable leveraging her or his capabilities to work independently to conduct analysis and communicate recommendations / conclusions with clarity and conviction
  • Learning agility: Thrive in complex environments, adept at tackling strategic business challenges and integrating innovative ideas and technologies with strong analytical rigor
  • Emotional Intelligence: Understand and shape your impact on the team and with your direct reports and stakeholders to achieve ambitious goals
  • Ambition: Exhibit a drive to expand leadership responsibilities and overcome obstacles to create a significant impact in a competitive landscape


Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in an analytical discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, etc.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience including responsibilities related to those above. Experience managing direct reports is preferred
  • Outstanding analytical skills with ability to synthesize information, develop insights and communicate effectively in presentations and in person meetings
  • Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating and driving alignment across senior leadership in a cross-functional capacity
  • Deep curiosity and passion for understanding and analyzing financial results with a focus on creating shareholder value
  • Completion of a case study is required for candidates who advance to the final interview round


The expected Total Compensation for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Job 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

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
  • 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


Vail Resorts offers a 'Hybrid' work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, 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 or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

About Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts is a mountain resort company that operates ski resorts and hotels in North America. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Vail Resorts' ski resorts include Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, and Whistler Blackcomb. The company also operates hotels and other lodging properties in these locations. Vail Resorts has a market capitalization of over $10 billion and generated over $2 billion in revenue in 2020.
Learn more about Vail Resorts
Size
6,100 employees
Market Cap
$9.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$7 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
NASDAQ

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