Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Role Overview

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis is a pivotal financial planning & analysis (FP&A) leadership role at the heart of First Place for Youth’s mission. The Director of Finance & Accounting drives budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across a portfolio of approximately $30M in annual revenue spanning 25+ government and county contracts, private fundraising, and national expansion initiatives.

What You Will Do

Lead the annual organization-wide budget process and mid-year forecasts in partnership with the CFO; develop revenue and expense assumptions and conduct scenario planning. Build and maintain financial models that support long-range planning, new program investment decisions, and Board-level financial presentations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers, and experience building and managing contract or grant-level budgets, including budget modifications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and 4+ years of related experience Required.
• Alternatively, candidates without a degree must demonstrate a combination of relevant education and a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Progressive financial planning & analysis (FP&A) experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis required.
• 5+ years of managerial experience required
• Prior program budget management experience is required for this role.

Benefits

• 15 days of vacation time in the first year
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 floating holidays
• 15 paid holidays
• Employee’s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans
• Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place
• Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans
• Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid sabbatical

Tagged as: Financial Modeling