Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

American-Printing-House-For-the-Blin; Clifton (KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized insurance

HSA/FSA options

4 weeks PTO + 11 holidays

401(k) with company match

Dental and vision plans

Disability/Life insurance

Well-being initiatives

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Pet insurance

Job summary

American Printing House for the Blind (APH) in Louisville, KY, seeks a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to lead forecasting, budgeting, and analytical efforts across the organization.

The role develops financial models, prepares reports, supports month-end close, and provides insights to improve efficiency and financial performance while partnering with the Finance Department and other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in accounting and/or financial analysis.
• 5+ years’ experience in management.
• Note: A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered when competency in the role is demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans with cross-functional leaders.
• Develop and maintain forward-looking financial models and analytics for business units and investments.
• Perform month-end close responsibilities and analyze results, trends, and variances.
• Prepare monthly and management reports, advising on key drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial decisions and track expenditures.
• Manage capital expenditure requests and ensure they are financially sound and monitored.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA/CPA/CMA preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 1839 FRANKFORT AVENUE - LOUISVILLE, KY 40206, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Accounting,

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Location

Hybrid - Louisville, KY

About the Role

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis provides leadership in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role develops financial models, prepares reports, conducts research and analysis, supports month-end close activities, and monitors financial practices and procedures. The Director provides insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency, optimize expenditures, and enhance financial performance while supporting the Finance Department and collaborating with other departments across APH.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, including capital expenditure planning, partnering with Finance and cross-functional department leaders to establish key drivers, monitor actual expenditures, and support financial decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and implement forward-looking financial models, key analytics, and business scenarios for various business units, projects, and potential investments to evaluate opportunities and improve financial performance.
• Perform month-end close responsibilities and analyze financial results, including reviewing accounting transactions and their interrelationships, identifying trends and variances, researching accounting issues, and recommending solutions to management.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, management reports, and ad hoc analyses for senior management, advising on key financial drivers, performance trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial information, provide departmental financial support, track actual expenditures, and evaluate financial performance to guide business decisions.
• Manage capital expenditure requests in partnership with department leaders, ensuring requests are financially sound, properly reviewed and approved, and monitored against established baselines.
• Track and analyze customer and product metrics to support sales and product development strategies and identify opportunities for improved financial performance.
• Assist in evaluating current and potential investments through financial analysis, modeling, and assessment of business scenarios.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations and slide decks for Board of Trustees and Finance Committee meetings.
• Ensure financial and accounting activities, systems, and procedures comply with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, company policies, internal controls, and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls, applying critical thinking to analyze and classify transactions, identify accounting problems, research potential solutions, and provide recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
• Provide support to internal and external auditors by assisting with audit requests, financial documentation, and related inquiries.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to financial and accounting processes, reporting methods, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness through a collaborative approach.
• Create and maintain process documentation to support training, consistent procedures, and ongoing operational support, including educating others on new or revised processes.
• Participate in financial system reviews, testing, implementations, and migrations to support system effectiveness, data accuracy, and process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in accounting and/or financial analysis.
• 5+ years’ experience in management.

Note: A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered when competency in the role is demonstrated.

About APH

At the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), we believe access to the right tools and information at the right time can change lives. Every day, we work to break down barriers and empower students, families, adults, and educators—creating a future that belongs to everyone.

From braille and large-type books to cutting-edge digital tools, our products and services reach people who are blind or low vision across the U.S. and beyond. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and impact—you belong here.

Compensation & Benefits

$77,000 - $98,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits Highlight

• Employer subsidized insurance (with family planning benefits)
• HSA and FSA options with company contribution
• 4 weeks PTO + 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• Company-provided short-term disability and basic life insurance
• Voluntary life and accidental death & disability insurance
• Health and well-being initiatives
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
• Voluntary pet insurance

Accessibility & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. APH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.