Senior Manager Of Investor Relations

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals 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 Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. Our Finance team is driven by top-tier talent to support and deliver against the Company’s strategic growth objectives as we continue to scale the business. As a public company with a market capitalization of approximately $8 billion, the team engages closely with the investment community on the underlying business model dynamics and the strategic growth drivers. To support this mission, we are seeking an accomplished and results-oriented Senior Manager of Investor Relations.  The Senior Manager is the primary dedicated professional who establishes the IR strategy, develops key processes around investor communications and is a critical point of contact for investors and analysts.  This position reports to the Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Development, has direct exposure to the CFO, and manages the Company’s communications and reputation with the investor community.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Corporate
• Expected Pay Range: $105,000 - $132,500 + annual bonus
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round
• Other Specifics: Broomfield, CO

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for investors and analysts, establishing and managing external relationships, coordinating meetings and calls with the investment community, and effectively communicating the Company’s strategy and financial position to investors and analysts
• Lead the preparation and development of Investor-oriented materials, including quarterly earnings releases/calls, fact sheets, investor presentations, and Q&A talking points
• Rigorously and consistently assess the relative positioning of the Company in the marketplace and track market and comparable company trends.  Provide strategic insights and market intelligence gathered to assist senior leadership in understanding relative performance and positioning
• Monitor, analyze, and summarize analyst models and notes to understand investment community expectations and intricacies of each model including drivers and key assumptions, and identify variances versus Company expectations
• Assist in development of global IR strategy, identification of IR best practices, and implementation of key initiatives
• Coordinate and manage investor events, including investor days, roadshows, conferences, and investor meetings and calls

Leadership Attributes:

• A multi-faceted Manager who is a leader, partner and, “doer”; the successful Manager will be comfortable operating in financial systems and spreadsheets, and equally comfortable leveraging his or her capabilities to work independently to conduct analysis, assemble an informed point-of-view, and communicate recommendations/conclusions with clarity and conviction
• Orientation to business partnership and ability to handle difficult situations with a high degree of diplomacy and composure; assist the business in achieving its strategic priorities through data-driven analytics without losing sight of the Finance organization’s mission to Drive Value
• A brave, passionate and ambitious leader who demonstrates the core tenets of our talent philosophy:
  • Learning agility – Enjoys and excels in environments where s/he must tackle and solve complex strategic business challenges and issues. Demonstrates an ability to flexibly integrate the newest ideas, technologies, and approaches to business with strong intellectual and data-driven rigor
  • Emotional intelligence – demonstrates the awareness of and ability to shape her/his impact on the team, and a wide range of stakeholders, to achieve ambitious goals
  • Ambition – demonstrates the drive to expand leadership responsibility and overcome obstacles to achieve a bigger impact in an increasingly competitive environment  

Job Requirements:

• Outstanding academic credentials: Bachelor’s degree (finance or accounting degree preferred)
• 4+ years related work experience
• Foundation of financial acumen, including corporate finance, capital markets, and business analytics
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bloomberg

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $105,000 - $132,500 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including... 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan  
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time.  Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO) 
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers  
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.  
 

*Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, 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 at any time in its sole discretion.   

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  501135
Reference Date: 04/03/2024 
Job Code Function: Investor Relations & Treasury