Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Azad Technology Partners; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee financial reporting and collaborate with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s in accounting or finance and have FP&A management experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with GAAP, guiding financial strategy, and enhancing technology applications in reporting. This is a full-time on-site role based in the U.S. with an annual salary range of $180k-$200k.

Qualifications

• FP&A management experience within a fast‑paced environment preferred.
• Background in Big‑4 accounting, consulting, or banking a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial reporting function in compliance with GAAP.
• Support CFO in production of Board financial packages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data.
• Oversee preparation and filing of accurate financial statements.
• Enhance the application of technology to financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Operational and technical accounting

Financial analysis

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Planful

Blackline

Advanced Excel

Job description

AZAD is seeking a Director Financial Planning & Analysis for a full‑time, permanent employment position in Atlanta, Georgia.

This position is full-time on-site, Monday to Friday. Expected start date January 5, 2026.

The annual salary range for this position is between $180k-$200k depending on related qualifications and experience.

Summary

As the Director of FP&A, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information. You will collaborate closely within the finance and accounting team as well as senior leadership members of other departments within the company to ensure alignment on corporate goals, cash flow management, capital deployment and expense management. We are seeking a leader for the FP&A team in supporting the broader organization in financial analysis, forecasting and strategic initiatives. This role requires a background that demonstrates the ability to own the full suite of financial reporting and analysis within a fast growing, dynamic organization and is ideal for someone who is looking to utilize their finance, accounting and analytical skillsets to contribute to our organization's growth.

The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background, and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self‑starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is goal‑oriented in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented, collaborative environment. This position will manage a small number of direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with Special‑Purpose and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strategic partner to internal executives and leadership to help set departmental goals and analyze budget and trend variances
• Support the CFO in owning the production of Board financial packages and ad‑hoc presentations / forecasts
• Oversee the preparation and filing of accurate and timely financial statements, including quarterly and annual reports, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead efforts to enhance the application of technology to the financial reporting function. Expand capabilities with current reporting and reconciliation systems (Planful/Blackline) and explore other technologies that can further streamline the compilation and analysis of financial results
• Lead efforts to implement new partners and sales channels
• Stay updated on emerging accounting and reporting standards and assess their impact on the organization, providing recommendations and implementing necessary changes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather financial data, perform analysis, and prepare financial reports, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to various departments, ensuring proper accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure accurate and timely disclosure of financial information in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist with audit requests (internal and external).

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• FP&A management experience within a fast‑paced environment, preferably Private Equity owned; Background in Big‑4 accounting, consulting or banking a plus
• Developed understanding of insurance related accounting concepts a plus. Prior experience with an insurance company and/or service of insurance industry clients
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems and tools; advanced Excel skills are required
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate complex financial matters to various stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.