Director of Financial Planning & Analysis chez Summit Academy OIC

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, is a detail-oriented and strategic thinker. This role involves overseeing our financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, and leading financial analysis that aligns with our company’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of financial budgeting and forecasting, and the ability to work well within a team and act as a collaborative advisor to cost center managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Oversee and manage the financial planning and analysis function
• Lead and monitor the company’s consolidated annual budget and forecast processes
• Develop financial models and analyze them to support strategic initiatives
• Active participant in month-end close and year-end audit processes
• Lead the creation of reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Implement a business intelligence tool and dashboard/KPI reports
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proven experience as a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Budget Manager, or similar role
• Strong collaborator, advisor, motivator, and excellent communicator; proactive and growth mindset
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in MS Office and financial management software

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a largely sedentary position, requiring the ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time. Extensive use of computer, keyboard and mouse. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at conversational levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 10 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, walk and reach overhead.

POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It is not eligible for overtime pay. Expected hours of the position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Nights and weekends may be required to meet the expectations of the job. 

TRAVEL

No travel is expected. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• Proven experience as a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Budget Manager, or similar role

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• MS in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field, or MBA

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

AAP/EEO

It is the policy of Summit Academy OIC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Summit Academy OIC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS

• Our generous paid time off (PTO) policy, which begins accruing at 10 hours per month; 
• 10 annual paid holidays in addition to 2 annual scheduled, paid mental health days; 
• Eligibility to elect comprehensive health, vision, dental, and voluntary life insurance; 
• Employer-sponsored life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; 
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, effective day one; 
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on organizational and employee performance