Accounting and Finance - Head of FP&A

Fp&A Manager
The Company Winter Services (WSI) is a high growth, full-service snow removal and ice management and landscaping company based in Milwaukee, WI with operating locations in WI, IL, CO, OH, MI and IA. With a fleet of high-tech snow removal equipment and total dedication to customer satisfaction, the Company's team of snow management experts is here to clear its customers' lots professionally and quickly with every snowfall. The Company has over 40 years of service experience and employs over 1,000 team members during the winter season. Currently, WSI is ranked in the Top 10 for snow management contractors across the nation. The Company also provides commercial landscaping services in several of its operating locations as well as nationally and continues to grow this side of the business along with snow.
The Role We are seeking to add an FP&A Manager to our growing Finance and Accounting Team. The ideal candidate for this position is a great analytical problem solver, a clear communicator and possesses 5-7 years of professional experience either public or private firms. This is a unique opportunity to work and strategically partner directly with the CFO, CEO, COO and VP, HR (Executive Team) by driving forecasting, budgeting, reporting cadence, analysis and the generation of meaningful data visualization dashboards and presentations. The role also includes modeling internally confidential ideas and scenarios for the Executive Team. The FP&A Manager is super energized and organized, demonstrates strong business acumen and possesses an understanding of corporate finance, accounting and data analytics. The FP&A Manager will report directly to the CFO.
Oversee the FP&A function, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure a high-performing and efficient team environment
Build monthly, quarterly and annual review packages, forecast models and handle day-to-day and ad-hoc activities related to planning and forecasting
Assist in improving and managing the Company financial model, including tracking headcount, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning models
Build and maintain robust financial models and create dashboards that communicate relevant and timely information to the business stakeholders
Perform various financial analyses used for presentations to the Executive Team
Prepare insightful reports and presentations to effectively communicate financial data and performance to the Executive Team and the Board of Directors
Support merger & acquisition (M&A) activities including developing comprehensive financial models to assess deal viability, including synergy identification and valuation, participating in due diligence and supporting post-acquisition integration efforts
Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, etc.) to translate business goals into actionable financial plans
Possess the passion and demonstrated skills for developing relationships, processes and continuous improvement
Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, 13-week cash flow, ROI & scenario modeling, and KPI analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Monitor actual results versus plan with accounting team, identify significant fluctuations and propose recommendations and corrective actions
Complete and support special projects aimed at improving our operational efficiency and reporting
Assess ongoing FP&A processes and tools for continuous improvement and automation opportunities
Drive self-service analytics and accuracy of data across the organization
Personal Characteristics
Capacity to generate new ideas and think independently, strong research and analysis skills
Strong financial modeling skills for business forecasting, variance analysis and problem solving
Experience performing financial and ad hoc analyses using advanced Excel functionality
Superb skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint
Outstanding data-driven decision-making skills
Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
Experience with/knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Qlik, Tableau or other BI software
S. in Accounting or Finance

• MBA, CPA or CFA is a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in FP&A, with a strong track record of leading financial analysis and modeling initiatives, ideally in a private equity environment
• Public accounting or company and private equity (PE) experience

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Benefits

• Company-sponsored Group Life Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Gym Fitness Reimbursement
• A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices law. Winter Services strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, religion, color, creed, disability, familial status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law