Senior Manager, Capital Projects and Asset Management Accounting

Vail Resorts owns and operates destination resorts and regional and local ski areas connected through a global network. The Senior Manager of Capital Projects and Asset Management Accounting will lead capital forecasting, month-end close, depreciation forecasting, budgeting, acquisition integrations, and process modernization while managing and developing a high-impact accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Drive financial statement accuracy. Monitor CPAM's compliance with accounting policy, strengthen internal controls, and deliver a complete, accurate, on-time month-end close
• Own capital forecasting. Consolidate data, spot risks and opportunities, and lead monthly business reviews with Senior Finance Leadership ahead of executive review
• Lead depreciation forecasting. Manage updates, run variance analysis, and own the depreciation model for cash flow and guidance
• Shape the budget. Partner with the CPAM Director to forecast Depreciation & Amortization, gain/loss on disposal, and property taxes
• Modernize how CPAM works. Reimagine Project Costing / Asset Management processes to cut manual work and build long-term efficiency for CPAM and its stakeholders
• Lead acquisition integrations. Build the project plan, coordinate stakeholders, and flag risks to ensure a smooth transition for every newly acquired resort
• Develop your team. Manage, train, and coach staff on capital transactions, reporting, and reconciliations
• Be the trusted point of contact. Keep stakeholders informed on capital policy and process and support internal and external auditors with clear documentation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years in Accounting or Finance, with demonstrated team management experience
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• A self-starter's drive to deliver in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment — independently and as part of a distributed team
• Sharp attention to detail balanced with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine commitment to coaching and mentorship
• CPA a plus, not required
• Comfort ramping quickly on Vail Resorts' financial systems (Planful, nVision, Blackline, PeopleSoft Financials)