Year Round AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE 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) * Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce. POSITION OVERVIEW Alterra's Corporate Development group is responsible for helping shape and drive Alterra's external growth. We identify industry trends; partner with our corporate function and resort teams; maintain and develop relationships with key external parties; and leverage the broader Alterra platform to acquire strategic businesses and mountain destinations that support Alterra's goals. In addition to acquisitions, we influence build versus buy decisions that support Alterra's employee and guest experience goals. The VP of Corporate Development and Strategy will lead all M&A activities, including identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, acquisitions & investments. They will be a key contributor to the development and implementation of Alterra's external growth strategy. This role requires experience negotiating purchase and sale agreements, coordinating the due diligence process, and implementing post merger integration plans. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Responsible for alignment with CEO/CFO and Board of Directors on strategy for acquisitions, partnerships, and/or other growth initiatives. * Lead the M&A transaction process from identifying potential opportunities to close. * Lead negotiations and structuring discussions in close collaboration with CFO. * Manage due diligence and integration planning and execution while partnering with Human Resources, Operations, Accounting, Tax, and Legal. * Develop, analyze, and communicate financial plans and policies in conjunction with resorts to measure operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget. * Lead efforts on growth strategy to achieve long term vision. * Work closely with Resort Presidents in creating strategic plans through the development of annual growth strategies. * Present formal updates to the executive leadership team and Board throughout transactions. * Establish relations with prospective acquisitions as well as with other key industry stakeholders such as owners, operators, lenders, vendors, government agencies, trade associations, advertising and travel groups. * Lead day-to-day execution of team's deliverables (e.g., financial analysis, presentation materials, etc.) * Responsible for development of external relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., owners, operators) and third party service providers (e.g., legal, accounting, environmental, etc.) * Accountable for Corporate Development P&L and employee engagement. * Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED Education: * Candidate must have already received a BA / BS degree * MBA or advanced degree preferred Experience: * 10+ years of experience in M&A within an operating company, consulting firm, or advisory firm. Skills & Abilities: * Proven track record of operationalizing complex cross-enterprise projects; significant experience in leading by influence. * Establish credibility / trust with senior executives, business leaders, technical and non-technical team members. * Ability to anticipate and resolve roadblocks / obstacles that arise throughout a transaction and integration process. * Experience working in a demanding and fast-paced environment with highly motivated and driven professionals. * Strong leadership skills with a proactive, action-oriented and partnership approach. * Hands-on resort operational experience is a plus. * Experience in investment banking, consulting, and private equity. * Strong financial background in evaluating project feasibility. * Detail oriented with strong analytical skills. * Effectively resolve conflicts with variety of stakeholders in a manner consistent with our core values, ensuring strong working relationships in the future. * Proven success and passion for building and sustaining strong relationships with team members, partners, consultants, community stakeholders, and governmental authorities. * Experience making financial models to calculate NPV and IRR for prospective investments. * Experience underwriting and integrating acquisitions. * Experience with complex negotiations. * Excellent project management skills. * Professional/lived experience working in a culturally competent manner with a diverse range of people. * The ability to lead people-both direct reports and those without a direct reporting relationship. * Comfort working with and communicating with executive management. * Strong quantitative skills, excellent presentation and communications skills, ability to form strong relationships. The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. 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: $226,000 - $350,000 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.