Job Description

Title : Director of FP&A

Location: Nashville, TN

Compensation: 175k to 200k +25% Bonus

Type: Direct

Summary:

The Director of FP&A is a key strategic leadership role responsible for driving the company's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis efforts. This individual will oversee the FP&A function, focusing on optimizing month-end closing processes, preparing detailed annual reports, and supporting strategic initiatives. The Director will partner closely with the VP of Finance and CFO on various financial and cross-functional projects, contributing to data-driven decision-making and long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning process, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial strategy development.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align financial plans with strategic objectives, driving profitability and growth initiatives.
• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to improve and streamline the closing process, ensuring strong controls and adherence to best practices.
• Review financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the company's goals.
• Lead the preparation of annual financial reports and presentations for the Board of Directors, investors, and executive leadership.
• Ensure clear communication of financial results, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide comprehensive variance analysis and explanations for significant changes in financial performance.
• Partner with the VP of Finance and CFO on special projects, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital expenditures, and strategic investments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the FP&A function, enhancing systems, processes, and tools for financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic projects, ensuring alignment between financial objectives and operational goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, preferably in a large corporation or a publicly traded company.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, GAAP, and month-end closing processes.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting tools (Excel, ERP systems, etc.).
• Experience with financial systems and software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and partner with senior executives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Vacation Time, PTO and personal days.
• Long Term Disability.
• ADD Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with Matching

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

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