Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) organization at Acoustic is responsible for all budgeting and forecasting. FP&A also assist various departments, including Sales, Marketing, Product and Engineering on setting strategic initiatives. This includes developing, tracking, and monitoring key performance indicators and other critical Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) metrics. Given continued growth at Acoustic, FP&A is looking to add several members to its team.

The primary function of the Director, FP&A will be to work with departmental managers on developing detailed financial forecasts. This includes understanding short-term and long-term hiring needs as well as applications and outside services to support the company’s growth. The Director, FP&A will work closely with the go-to-market (GTM) team as a key liaison to ensure alignment (bookings forecast, renewals, expansion opportunities, etc.).

The ideal candidate will have worked in a fast paced, demanding environment. The individual must be detail-oriented with an extreme focus on precision and accuracy. The Director, FP&A will work closely with the Accounting team, so communication is critical coupled with a keen understanding of financial standards and concepts.

The role will be responsible for managing a team of 2-3 global analysts.

What You’ll Do:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop bottoms-up budget and other financial models
• Understand key drivers of the business
• Provide detailed variance analysis (BvA) and communicate findings
• Coordinate with Accounting on reconciliations and reclassifications
• Serve as key contact with Sales leader(s)

Reporting & Analytics

• Create KPIs and Metrics across various functional groups and departments
• Track activity, including building dashboards and reporting tools
• Monitor trends and convey results to managers and senior leaders
• Make recommendations on ways of driving performance improvements

Internal Audit

• Ensure accuracy of numbers by examining deliverables
• Streamline review process

Ad-Hoc

• Prepare board meeting materials
• Analyze market and competitors
• Assist with developing and tracking compensation plans
• Design processes and implement systems

Requirements

• BS in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance, Accounting or Private Equity
• Technology (SaaS) industry experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to breakdown and understand financial results
• Ability to effectively manage several tasks simultaneously with speed and accuracy
• Exceptional computer skills with a range of relevant financial software packages and expert excel skills
• High degree of initiative and results-oriented
• Highly autonomous and able to independently identify high value projects and drive them to completion
• Having and being able to articulate/defend an informed opinion on important topics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills