| GrayMatter | · 2 months ago
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis
GrayMatter is a company focused on transforming operations and empowering people through technology and consulting services. They are seeking a dynamic and analytical individual to join their team as a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, where the successful candidate will support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Manages Financial Planning & Analysis activities including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and review and analysis of GrayMatter’s financial results
Supports regular financial and key performance indicator reviews with company leadership
Develops and enhances financial, performance, and analytical models and dashboards. Delivers automation where possible to reporting and dashboards
Supports decision making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance
Assesses risks and opportunities versus company targets and drives strategies to maximize financial opportunities and collaborates to mitigate risks and close gaps
Manages monthly consolidation and reporting of financial statements to key stakeholders including Board of Directors and Lenders
Partners directly with all levels of the accounting team to analyze activity and improve accuracy and completeness of financial information and reporting
Facilitates Finance/Accounting team optimization efforts and helps build a best-in-class FP&A organization. Develops, standardizes, maintains, and drives continuous improvement of all planning and forecasting processes
Supports and assists in the strategic and long-term planning processes
Develops and expands financial and operational reporting tools
Prepares special purpose and ad hoc analyses as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
7 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting roles; minimum of 4 years of core FP&A experience
Minimum of 2 years managing direct reports
Strong experience working as a business partner in delivering decision support and enabling financial, operational and strategic initiatives and reporting
Direct experience managing an annual budget cycle
A driven and pro-active self-starter who is highly organized and has the ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines and work independently
Comfortable making key decisions independently
Strong analytical skills and robust understanding of accounting and finance; Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and practices
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency with accounting and FP&A software; Microsoft Dynamics and/or Salesforce/Financial Force is a plus
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
Demonstrated ability to leverage Power BI to create interactive dashboards that enhance executive visibility into KPIs, forecasting, and business performance
Preferred
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Professional Services industry and project/contract accounting experience is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave
Additional benefits including long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA, and FSA