Capital Planning & FP&A Leader

All Jobs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LCS is seeking a Manager, Capital Planning in Des Moines, IA to lead day-to-day capital planning, reporting, and capital accounting coordination. This role links accounting accuracy with forward-looking capital analytics to provide timely, reliable insights for investment decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing capital reporting, developing performance metrics, and guiding budgeting/forecasting processes with regional finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in Finance/Accounting/Economics.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in capital accounting, FP&A, or asset-focused finance roles.
• Proven experience leading managers and/or complex teams.
• Advanced Excel and reporting/analytics capabilities.
• Strong command of financial and analytical frameworks.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and manage cross-functional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital reporting and analytics (Eagle Cap, Third Party Management expansion readiness, other owner-specific requirements).
• Drive development of capital performance metrics and reporting standards.
• Manage development and project activities (PUD, remodels, loan draws) in coordination with Plant/Operations, Accounting & Debt Placement.
• Collaborate with the Regional Finance team to align strategic priorities and deliver actionable insights that inform and support capital investment decisions.
• Lead capital budgeting and forecasting processes with Regional Finance.
• Apply and communicate capitalization policies consistently and escalated appropriately, partnering with Technical Accounting COE and Capex Accounting COE
• Collaborate on insurance and casualty claim accounting and tracking.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex issues and judgment calls related to capital planning and analysis.
• Partner with Accounting COEs, Finance COEs, Regional Finance, and other departments to support business objectives.
• Responsible for the effective management and leadership of a team, including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Capital budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Leadership of managers

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

LCS is seeking a Manager, Capital Planning in Des Moines, IA to lead day-to-day capital planning, reporting, and capital accounting coordination. This role links accounting accuracy with forward-looking capital analytics to provide timely, reliable insights for investment decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing capital reporting, developing performance metrics, and guiding budgeting/forecasting processes with regional finance.