Financial Analyst, Ikon Pass & Corporate Programs

Alterra Mountain Company; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Ikon Pass

Discounted skiing

Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off

Gear/merchandise discounts

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

401(k) plan with company match

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Hybrid workplace policy

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company in Denver, CO, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support FP&A, Ikon Pass forecasting, and insurance programs. You will own weekly/monthly reporting, budgeting, and ad-hoc analyses while partnering with senior leaders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in finance, advanced Excel, and solid accounting knowledge. This role offers a hybrid work model in our Denver headquarters and competitive compensation with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting in a mid to large company.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to build complex financial models.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles including accruals and revenue recognition.
• Analytical rigor with ability to distill large data into executive-level reporting.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly Ikon Pass visitation and financial results reporting.
• Coordinate monthly budget and forecast for assigned areas and support ad-hoc analyses.
• Own analytics for company-wide insurance programs and cost allocations.
• Support contract economics, revenue/expense tracking, and monthly reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting process with collaboration across departments.
• Develop financial models, scenarios, and data requests for corporate initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree (Finance/Business)

CPA/CFA/MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

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 Financial Analyst is a key member of the Alterra Mountain Company FP&A department, responsible for the financial planning, reporting, and analysis supporting the Ikon Pass and company-wide corporate programs, including corporate insurance. This position owns weekly and monthly Ikon Pass visitation and financial reporting, coordinates the annual budget and monthly forecast for assigned areas, and delivers ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership. The ideal candidate is motivated, self-directed, and comfortable presenting to and partnering with employees at all levels of the company in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and distribute weekly and monthly Ikon Pass visitation and financial results reporting, including visit and redemption trends by product and destination, and variance analysis to budget and forecast
• Prepare the monthly consolidated reporting package for senior leadership, including variance commentary; partner with Accounting on Ikon Pass revenue and visitation entries, accruals, and reclasses
• Own the analytics for company-wide insurance programs (medical, workers' compensation, property, and general liability), including resort cost allocations, claims and loss trends, accrual review, and renewal modeling
• Provide financial support for other company-wide corporate programs, including contract economics, revenue and expense tracking, and monthly reporting
• Facilitate the annual budget for assigned areas; partner with Revenue Management and budget owners on Ikon Pass volume and revenue assumptions
• Own the monthly forecast for Ikon Pass visits and revenue and assigned corporate programs, including trend analysis and risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with Revenue Management, budget owners, and senior leaders on results review; participate in monthly and quarterly financial review meetings
• Deliver financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data requests supporting corporate initiatives and target setting; improve reporting tools and automation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting in a mid to large company is preferred
• Experience working within a large, complex organization is strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, allocations, and revenue recognition
• Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail, with the ability to distill large data sets into clear, executive-level reporting and insight
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial results to non-finance audiences
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team member who builds trusted relationships with budget owners across all levels of the organization
• Professional/lived experience working in a culturally competent manner with a broad range of people.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Required: undergraduate degree; ideally a degree in finance, business administration, or equivalent.
• Preferred: CPA, CFA or MBA with a focus on finance

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: $70,000 - $93,000 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.