Vice President, Strategic Finance & Corporate Development

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

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 Vice President, Strategic Finance & Corporate Development is a senior finance leader responsible for advancing enterprise growth and transformation at Vail Resorts. The role supports strategic decision-making across business planning, resource efficiency, and mergers and acquisitions through rigorous financial analysis, disciplined investment evaluation, and clear decision support. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, this leader partners with executive leadership to translate long-term priorities into actionable financial insights and value creation.

The role also helps shape and communicate the company’s growth and value creation narrative for executive leadership and the Board.

With people leadership responsibility, this role sets direction, builds capability, and leads a team delivering strategic finance support across the enterprise. Reporting to the CFO, the role is a member of the Finance Senior Leadership Team and helps evolve corporate development capabilities, streamline processes, and strengthen enterprise business acumen. The VP, Strategic Finance & Corporate Development brings an enterprise mindset, strong executive presence, and a builder’s approach—scaling decision quality, financial rigor, and leadership capacity as the company grows.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $230,000 - $270,000 + annual bonus + equity
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

Enterprise Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to the CFO, Executive Committee, and senior leaders on strategic growth, transformation, and investment decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate, prioritize, and sequence enterprise initiatives.
• Provide clear financial framing that balances near-term performance with long-term value.

Strategic Growth & Transformation

• Lead financial evaluation and performance oversight of enterprise growth, transformation, and efficiency initiatives.
• Lead financial assessment of mergers and acquisitions, including valuation, diligence, and strategic fit.
• Establish economic logic, success metrics, and governance to enable disciplined execution.
• Support long-range planning and growth scenarios, translating strategy into financial implications and tradeoffs.

Investment, Value Creation & Risk Management

• Partner on business cases, investment prioritization, and capital allocation decisions related to strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial leadership on acquisitions and expansions, including scenario modeling and risk assessment.
• Identify risks and execution dependencies, proactively surfacing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure consistency and credibility in sizing, tracking, and communicating strategic initiatives.

People & Capability Leadership

• Set vision, operating cadence, and performance expectations for the enterprise FP&A team.
• Lead, develop, and coach talent; foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own talent strategy, including hiring, development, and succession planning.
• Design and scale operating models, processes, and tools to enable repeatable, high-quality decision support.

Communication & Governance

• Develop executive- and Board-level materials for strategic growth initiatives.
• Partner with Investor Relations to translate growth investments into clear, external-ready messaging.
• Ensure transparent communication of progress, outcomes, and risks while upholding strong financial governance.

Leadership Expectations

• Operate with an enterprise mindset and optimize for total company outcomes.
• Lead through influence, clarity, and trust in complex, changing environments.
• Balance strategic thinking with pragmatic execution.

Job Qualifications:

• Senior finance leadership experience with enterprise exposure and direct people leadership.
• Strong background in strategic finance, transformation, investment evaluation, and M&A.
• Proven ability to influence executive leaders and scale high-performing teams.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive presence skills.

Why This Role Matters 

This role ensures Vail Resorts’ growth ambitions are anchored in disciplined financial insight and scalable execution. By bringing enterprise perspective and financial rigor to strategic initiatives—including M&A—the VP, Corporate Development helps the company move faster, make better decisions, and build a durable platform for long-term value creation. 

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $230,000 - $270,000 + annual bonus + equity. 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.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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 514566
Reference Date: 04/30/2026 
Job Code Function: Finance