Director of FP&A POST NUMBER: 455281
We are now recruiting on behalf of a high growth service company in Atlanta in its search for an impactful Director of FP&A to join its leadership team. The firm is private equity backed and this role will work closely with a stellar executive team who has a proven track record of growth and success. The company is in acquisition mode and offers a competitive compensation package.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this highly visible Director of FP&A role will serve as a strategic business partner to executive and field leadership. This position will lead the financial planning function, drive forecasting and modeling, and deliver clear, actionable insights to support decision-making in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. As a key member of the finance leadership team, this position will not only be hands-on with data and modeling, but also play an integral role in guiding business strategy, supporting growth initiatives, and mentoring a talented finance team of 2-4 Finance staff. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the coordination, preparation, and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards.
- Analyze financial performance (P&L, KPIs, trends, margins, budget variances) and develop insightful commentary for senior and field leadership.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with operational goals.
- Build and maintain advanced financial models, including dynamic Excel-based models used for forecasting, scenario planning, and business cases.
- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes and systems; streamline workflows and enhance reporting efficiency through tools like Power BI and SQL.
- Partner closely with executive and field leaders to deliver ad hoc analyses, operational insights, and business performance reviews.
- Lead the creation and evolution of departmental and company-wide KPI dashboards.
- Oversee calculation and administration of incentive compensation plans.
- Support M&A activities including financial due diligence and integration modeling.
- Champion special projects and organizational initiatives with a focus on execution, accountability, and measurable results.
The right candidate for this Director of FP&A role will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA, CFA or CPA preferred).
- 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, with a strong background in FP&A, strategic financial modeling, and business analysis.
- Experience in a multi-site business model is required.
- Expert level financial modeling in Excel is essential. Must be able to build and manage complex, interactive models as well as three financial statement models.
- Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or similar BI/reporting tools is a significant plus.
- Exposure to high-growth, entrepreneurial, or founder-led environments is a strong advantage.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams in a collaborative and professional manner.
- High EQ, with polished presentation and communication skills; ability to distill complex data into executive-level insights.
- Inquisitive, fast learner who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a bias toward action, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Project management experience—comfortable driving change, leading initiatives, and delivering measurable impact.
- Comfortable operating independently and collaboratively within a lean, high-performance team.
- Prior experience in PE-backed or high-growth companies is helpful, The ideal candidate appreciates a fast-paced, agile culture with high expectations and shared ownership.
- Experience in investment banking, with a private equity firm, or in a top tier consulting firm is preferred.
- Understanding of revenue recognition is strongly preferred.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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