Director Of Financial Planning & Analysis - Fp&A - Fully Remote

Description

**Remote position. Must be eligible to work in the United States. 

Magna5 provides a portfolio of managed IT services, including network and desktop management, cybersecurity, private and public cloud services and back-up and disaster recovery, to name a few. Our clients are small to mid-size enterprises that look to us to improve their IT performance, enhance the experience of their end-users and allow them to focus their resources on projects that are strategic to their organization's business plan. We are looking for a detailed oriented Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Accounting and Finance department.  

The Director of FP&A will have a hands-on role in providing ongoing analysis of the Company's business operations as well as supervise one or more analysts. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, planning and forecasting. The Director will perform financial evaluations of projects and investments to improve operational performance, providing an economic framework for evaluating results by customer, program, and/or product; and creating financial models for the evaluation of potential acquisitions and/or business relationships. The candidate will have overall responsibility for the preparation and development of reporting and analysis that supports the decision-making processes of the business.

More specific responsibilities include:

• Work with operational and financial management to drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process. Ensure historical periods included in all budget and forecast reports are reflective of actual results in the company's historical financial reports. Ensure any management-based performance reporting is reconciled to GAAP based financial information. 
• Support the CEO and CFO with analysis for company-wide strategic decisions including financial projections and operational and financial KPI tracking. 
• Oversee Treasury functions including liquidity, cash forecasting, cash and debt management, financial reporting to lenders, as well as covenant testing and reporting.
• Drive key financial analyses to support the Company's evaluation of acquisition opportunities, including the creation of a financial model for the target acquisition necessary to determine valuation and integration options, work with outside service providers on detailed diligence of the target's financial performance and integration as well as cash accounting to GAAP conversion (if necessary), etc.
• Work with the CEO, CFO and Controller in the preparation of Board reporting packages. Provide thoughtful analysis and commentary of the monthly and annual financial statements that will be provided to the Board, CEO, and members of the senior executive team.
• Direct preparation of budget tracking reports. Review actuals with senior management and provide an understanding of variances and key business drivers.
• Assist Operational management with understanding and managing the performance of the business. Work with the SVP's of Service Delivery and Sales to understand key performance indicators (KPIs) and scorecards to monitor the business specifically with regard to efficiency, profitability and time and resource management. 
• Manage and develop the corporate finance team as needed. Attract, develop and retain competent and committed staff. Establish clear performance objectives and provider career guidance for each direct report. Motivate and reinforce teamwork. Mentor staff and provide technical leadership.
• Participate in the integration of any acquisitions and liaise with CEO, CFO and VP/Controller  on metrics and budgeting processes for newly acquired companies.
• Take responsibility for business analysis and decision support. Work with all members of the senior management team to perform analysis and provide strategic insights as to the effectiveness and quality of the company's financial performance. 
• Complete ad hoc projects as directed by senior management.

Requirements

In addition to the necessary skills and experience to perform the responsibilities outlined above, there are a number of traits that a successful candidate will possess. 

Technical

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in progressive finance roles with experience as a business partner. 
• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required. MBA in Finance or advanced degree in another related quantitative discipline a plus. 
• Analytical skills must address the full range of issues including strategic planning, technology and economics from an operational and strategic standpoint. 
• Advanced aptitude in problem solving, including the ability to logically structure an appropriate analytical framework. 
• Experience working in a private equity-backed company environment with the ability to work with multiple external constituents strongly preferred.
• Mergers and Acquisition experience required.
• Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis software tool is desired, specifically Datarails.
• Sound understanding of US GAAP and financial consolidation processes. 
• Prior experience in project management and strategic planning. 
• Knowledge of Financial and consolidation systems (Great Plains), as well as expertise in Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Demonstrated hands-on experience using Excel to build and maintain complex financial models as well as perform financial and data analysis.

Personality

• Highly motivated and dynamic professional.
• Self-starter: able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Exceptional integrity and trustworthiness with a strong work ethic
• Flexible and responsive; willing and able to roll up sleeves and dig in. Dependence on and confidence in own abilities to get things done.
• A strong team player. Believes that we all win together.
• Detail oriented with the ability to analyze and modify processes in a complex and growing environment. 

Work Perks

• 100% permanently remote position with no plans to return to an office
• Extensive paid time off including paid holidays and float holidays
• Highly competitive and flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits plans to suit your needs
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Tailored Life and Disability insurance plans
• Full reimbursement for approved professional certification and career enriching opportunities
• Monthly mobile phone plan and internet service stipend

Magna5 Values

• Win Together - We collaborate with clients and across the Magna5 team to provide complete solutions for every IT challenge.
• Respond Fast - When clients or teammates reach out, we answer with urgency, assembling the needed expertise to provide quick and accurate resolutions.
• Earn Trust - We strive to earn and keep the trust of our clients and teammates through our actions every day, fulfilling every promise we make.
• Stay Transparent - No secrets and no surprises. We respect our clients and one another by providing candid assessments and complete, accessible information.
• Think Ahead - "Good enough" isn't good enough. We strive to be the best. Our team members are proactive with our problem solving and work to stay on the leading edge of new technologies that drive client success.

Magna5 is a rapidly growing IT Managed Service Provider delivering cybersecurity, private and public cloud hosting, backup and disaster recovery and other advanced services from mid-market to enterprise customers nationwide, including leaders within the education, healthcare, government, financial services, manufacturing, and other industry segments. We integrate advancements in technology and processes to drive businesses forward. As a trusted managed services provider, we bring together the right mix of managed IT services, security, and network connectivity, fully managed by our team of experts 24/7/365. Our passion is to help companies function better, faster, and smarter. We offer an exciting and collaborative environment, with growth potential. For more information, visit our website at www.magna5.com. 

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