Assistant Controller

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the company's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis functions. This executive-level finance leader will partner closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance, support key business decisions, and develop long-range financial strategies. The ideal candidate combines exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills with a strong accounting foundation. This role requires expertise in three-statement financial modeling (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) , forecasting, budgeting, cash flow analysis, KPI development, and executive-level financial reporting. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner, helping guide the company's growth through data-driven insights and financial discipline. Key Responsibilities: Lead the company's annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts. Develop and maintain sophisticated three-statement financial models (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement) to support strategic planning, acquisitions, capital investments, and growth initiatives. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses for executive leadership and Board presentations. Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations. Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and resource allocation. Develop long-range financial plans and scenario analyses. Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate business insights. Drive continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning processes. Perform profitability, pricing, cost, margin, and variance analyses. Support mergers, acquisitions, financing activities, and strategic initiatives through detailed financial analysis. Collaborate closely with both the FP&A and Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and consistency between financial planning and accounting results. Assist with month-end and year-end financial review processes as needed. Improve financial reporting tools, dashboards, and planning systems. Mentor and develop FP&A team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. Present financial results and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA is a plus. CPA designation is a strong plus. 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or a combination of FP&A and Accounting. Prior leadership experience managing finance professionals. Strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting. Extensive experience with: Budgeting and forecasting Long-range strategic planning Financial analysis and business performance management Cash flow forecasting Variance analysis Executive reporting Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software (Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, OneStream, Hyperion, or similar) preferred. Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus. Strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills. Strong business acumen and commercial mindset. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Ability to influence executive leadership through financial insights. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative leadership style with a hands-on approach. High degree of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment. #J-18808-Ljbffr MRA Search