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Year Round COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
WHAT WE:
OFFER 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). For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact.
Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce. POSITION SUMMARY 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
, KNOWLEDGE,:
SKILLS:
AND ABILITIES 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.
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.
- LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS 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.
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to
experience:
,
education:
, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production,
responsibilities:
, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company’s total
compensation:
package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific
benefits:
Denver area base salary range: $226,000 - $285,000 per year Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal
opportunity:
employers. Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
