Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

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Job description

Company:

We are currently retained by one of Washington, DC's most successful and fastest-growing companies in their search for a bright, high-potential Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. The company has been in existence for over 10 years, and they are well-capitalized for continuing their super-growth mode trajectory on a national basis, both organically and through acquisition. For the past five years, the annual revenue has increased by over 50% year over year. The organization has raised over $150M in institutionalized venture funding with rapid, nationwide expansion. This award-winning company is best-in-class, entrepreneurial, with a strategic and innovative executive management team. The company has a history and track record of meeting and exceeding goals and objectives, and they are a true industry leader. The company culture is positive, collaborative, forward-thinking and they provide employees with highly rewarding career experiences.

Position:

This newly created position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, who is an outstanding mentor and has an excellent background. The Head of FP&A will also have valuable exposure and interaction with the executive management team and business unit leaders. This person will be responsible for expanding, further developing, and managing the full FP&A function for the organization, including refinement of forecasting processes and partnering with business unit leaders in developing planning processes and techniques. Additionally, this hire will lead the creation and analysis of business models, including annual budgets, reforecasts, and cash flow forecasts. This person must be able to analyze financial statements, including a P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, and compare/communicate variances to actual results. This role will be hands-on, but also will oversee a small team of direct reports. This is a unique and excellent opportunity to drive change and make a positive impact with a complex, highly reputable, growing organization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably with a mid-sized, high-growth company.
• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and improve key financial metrics.
• Technical and business knowledge to include financial modeling and analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work in a cohesive environment with a take-charge senior management team that is interested in growth and driving change.
• Excellent ability to take initiative and demonstrated ability to work independently, but also collaborate and partner effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Strong leadership and communication skills along with the ability/enjoyment to manage multiple priorities. Solid team orientation and work ethic.
• Career-motivated, dedicated, committed leader.
• Highest level of ethics, integrity, and common sense.

Compensation: Excellent compensation package including competitive base salary, bonus, and strong benefits.