VP of Finance - Aspen Skiing Company

Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, Aspen Skiing Company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets.

The VP of Finance is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all financial aspects for the Aspen Skiing Company division. This position plays a critical role in developing and implementing financial strategies to support the organization’s long-term growth and profitability. The VP of Finance leads financial planning and analysis, budgeting, accounting oversight, risk management, can capital project reporting and effectiveness. This role requires an independent, initiative-taking, entrepreneurial, values-driven, finance professional.  The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer of Aspen One and will serve as a thought partner to the CEO of Aspen Skiing Company.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until March 15, 2025.

Essential Job Functions:

• Strategic Finance Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the company's financial planning process, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans. Ensure alignment with enterprise goals and strategic initiatives.
• Financial Leadership: Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, and provide actionable insights to address variances and recommendations to adapt active operations to meet financial or strategic objectives across the enterprise.
• Budget & Forecast Management: Lead the preparation and consolidation of budgets and forecasts including the consolidation across multiple business lines and functional department.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Provide comprehensive and insightful financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling. Prepare and present detailed reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Leadership & Team Development:  Lead and mentor the ASC finance team, fostering a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and accountability. Provide professional development opportunities for the team to elevate capabilities and a high-performance culture.
• Business Partnership: Be a trusted advisor to business unit leaders and senior executives, offering financial insights and strategic recommendations to support decision-making and drive business performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial planning and analysis functions.
• Risk Management & Controls: Establish and maintain strong internal control systems, ensuring compliance with financials regulations, reporting requirements, and risk management policies and procedures to safeguard assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage both operational and financial risks.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed to support strategic initiatives and address key business issues.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required with focus on finance, accounting, economics, or related field, Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressively responsible financial experience, including executive level leadership roles in finance
• Strong history of leading and managing budgets, quarterly forecasts, financial insights, and performance reporting in partnership with operational leadership
• Experience within consumer-facing Resort / Hospitality, CPG/retail, luxury or brand-centric industry, or growth-stage enterprises

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of collaboration, indirect leadership, and thought leadership
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to translate complex data into actionable insights and executive communications
• Experience in systems and process improvement to enhance financial and operational reporting capability and improve speed and accessibility of data across the enterprise.
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, capital and investment underwriting, and financial insights
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Proficiency in project management, financial modeling, forecasting analysis, and data visualization tools
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, BI tools)
• Ability to distill complex information in a rigorous but consumable way

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment
• Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
• Occasional adverse or hazardous conditions may exist when attending events

Job Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   
•    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs 
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs 
•    Life Insurance Programs 
•    Paid Time Off Programs 
•    Paid Leave Programs 
•    401(k) Savings Plan 
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes  
•    Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

Aspen One participates in E-Verify.

E-Verify & Right to Work Poster