Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Position: 1 Direct Hire Onsite Location: Atlanta, GA (30309) Schedule: Monday Friday | 9:00 AM 5:00 PM ET Industry: Financial Services / Insurance Category: Finance / Accounting / Leadership

We are seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives for a fast-growing organization. This role partners closely with the CFO, finance and accounting teams, and senior leadership across the business to ensure alignment on corporate goals, cash flow management, capital deployment, and expense management. The Director of FP&A will own the full suite of financial reporting and analysis, support strategic decision-making, and lead a small FP&A team in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. This role is ideal for a proactive finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise and a passion for driving business performance. This is a 100% onsite role in Atlanta, GA.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strategic finance leader with strong FP&A and reporting expertise
• Hands-on leader who can own details while driving big-picture insights
• Strong business partner to executive leadership
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving organization
• High integrity, self-motivated, and results-driven mindset

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Lead and manage the financial reporting function. Ensure compliance with GAAP and special-purpose accounting principles. Oversee preparation and filing of quarterly and annual financial statements. Stay current on emerging accounting and reporting standards and implement changes as needed. Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• FP&A Leadership & Strategic Partnership: Serve as a strategic partner to executives and department leaders. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Analyze trends and financial results to support decision-making. Support the CFO in preparing Board financial packages and ad hoc presentations.
• Systems, Process & Technology Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance financial reporting technology. Expand and optimize use of Planful, Blackline, and other reporting systems. Evaluate and implement new tools to streamline reporting and analysis. Support implementation of new partners and sales channels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Guidance: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data. Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions. Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure accurate disclosures. Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• FP&A management experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical accounting background
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex financial topics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines