Director, Capital Assets

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 Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. We are seeking a talented, ambitious Accounting Director to oversee our accounting for Fixed Assets, and Property Tax Compliance. This position may be remote in one of the states we currently operate in or based in our corporate headquarters in Broomfield, CO. Vail Resorts employs approximately 50,000 and has a market capitalization of about $5 billion.

The Director of Capital Assets will be responsible for the strategic vision and leadership of the Capital Assets function, including capital project and fixed asset accounting, capital and depreciation forecasting, property taxes, and finance partnership for real estate activities. This leader will oversee accurate accounting and financial reporting for a significant portfolio of capital investments and physical assets across Vail Resorts’ mountain resorts and corporate operations, while helping the organization improve how it plans, manages, and derives insight from its capital investment portfolio.

This leader will report to the Assistant Controller, be a member of the Accounting leadership team and will partner extensively with Resort Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Projects & Planning, Real Estate, Legal, and Resort Operations. This role requires a leader who can move comfortably between technical accounting, financial forecasting, operational partnership, and real estate matters, while developing a high-performing team and continuously improving the processes and technology supporting the function.

The key deliverables expected for the person in this role to be considered an outstanding performer are:

- Ensure accurate and timely accounting for capital projects and fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, asset transfers, disposals, impairments, and other asset-related transactions, supported by effective internal controls.

- Lead the execution of SOX controls to accurately account for fixed assets.

- Deliver an accurate, insightful, and well-controlled enterprise capital forecast that provides Finance and Resort leadership visibility to expected capital deployment, risks, opportunities, and cash flow.

- Develop a coordinated, strategic approach to property tax management across Vail Resorts’ significant real estate portfolio, including assessments, forecasting, appeals, compliance, and external advisor management.

- Establish strong Finance partnership for real estate activities, providing accounting and financial insight for acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, easements, property matters, and other transactions.

- Modernize capital asset processes, systems, controls, and reporting to reduce manual effort and improve the quality and timeliness of financial information.

- Foster a culture of growth, development and opportunity for the talent of the accounting function in alignment with Vail Resorts’ talent management philosophy.

Job Specifications:

- Starting Wage: $145,000 - $165,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity

- Employment Type: Year Round

- Shift Type: Full Time hours available

- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

- Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

- Lead accounting and financial reporting for Vail Resorts’ capital projects and fixed asset and leasing portfolios, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and SOX requirements.

- Oversee the full asset lifecycle, including construction-in-progress, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, impairments, and gain/loss activity.

- Own enterprise capital and depreciation forecasting, partnering with Resort Finance, FP&A, Projects & Planning, Treasury, and Operations to improve forecast accuracy and provide leadership visibility into capital deployment, risks, and opportunities.

- Lead property tax strategy and financial management, including forecasting, assessments, appeals, payments, and external advisor relationships across the company’s real and personal property portfolio.

- Serve as the primary Accounting and Finance partner for real estate activities, including acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, land transactions, easements, and other significant property matters.

- Partner with Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting on complex capital, lease and real estate transactions, acquisitions, impairments, and other asset-related accounting matters.

- Establish meaningful reporting and KPIs that provide senior leadership with insight into capital spend, forecast accuracy, depreciation, property taxes, and significant asset-related risks and opportunities.

- Lead integration of capital assets, property tax, and related processes across our global portfolio.

- Modernize capital asset processes, systems, controls, and reporting to reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, improve data quality, and create scalable solutions.

- Lead, develop, and inspire the Capital Assets team while serving as a collaborative member of the Accounting leadership team and building strong partnerships across Finance and the broader organization.

Job Requirements:

- Minimum 10+ years of progressive Accounting, Finance, or related experience, including significant experience with capital projects, fixed assets, leasing, real estate, property tax, or other asset-intensive accounting activities.

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting, including accounting for property, plant and equipment, leases and other long-lived assets.

- Demonstrated experience leading a complex accounting or finance function within a large, multi-location organization.

- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities, with demonstrated ability to turn large volumes of financial and operational information into actionable insight.

- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective internal controls and operate within a SOX-compliant environment.

- Strong prioritization skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive initiatives simultaneously.

- Exceptional business partnership and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex matters clearly to senior leadership.

- Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and retain high-performing professional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Licensed CPA.

- Public accounting experience combined with experience in a large corporate accounting or finance organization.

- Supervisory experience over capital asset and lease accounting functions.

- Possesses exceptional listening skills and welcomes feedback.

- Experience with property tax assessments, valuations, appeals, and external property tax advisors.

- Showcases outstanding organizational and analytical skills.

- Thrives as a collaborative team member.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $145,000 - $165,000 + 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 518791
Reference Date: 11/11/2026
Job Code Function: Accounting