VP of Finance

Company Description

Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and ASPENX. Aspen One enables the expansion of the Aspen brand and ethos globally by developing enhanced strategies and services to support growth and accelerate investment across ski, hospitality, retail, experiences, and clubs.  

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.  

Aspen Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of hotels and residences that currently consists of the Five-Star, Five-Diamond The Little Nell and its affiliated Residences at The Little Nell, both at the base of Aspen Mountain; the Limelight Hotel Aspen, Limelight Hotel Snowmass, and Limelight Denver in Colorado; and the Limelight Hotel near Sun Valley, Idaho. Two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are currently in development as well as a new Nell property at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the ASPENX Mountain Club and the Snowmass Mountain Club. 

ASPENX is a contemporary retail and experience brand that features the first performance product line designed by a ski resort. ASPENX also offers premium retail, elevated rental equipment, and exceptional experiences both on- and off-mountain. ASPENX operates retail and rental stores in Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado. Aspen One leverages its influence across all its business units to advance climate action, community engagement, and racial justice. For more information on Aspen One, visit www.aspen.com. 

Job Description

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 manag