Director of FP&A - Dallas, TX - $165k-185k + 20%

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Director of FP&A in the United States (Dallas area) to partner with the CFO and senior leaders in driving financial planning, performance, and value creation for a rapidly growing PE-backed services organization. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, building robust models and executive-ready analyses.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in FP&A or related roles, strong Excel and BI tool skills (Power BI/Tableau), and a track record as a strategic partner to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or transaction advisory experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership.
• Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
• Strong executive communication and board-level presentation abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel; Power BI/Tableau or similar BI tools preferred.
• Experience in private equity-backed, multi-location organization is highly preferred.
• CPA, CFA, and/or MBA is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve financial analysis and reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and three-statement financial modeling.
• Own operating model, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with business leaders to translate performance into actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate ROI on strategic investments, workforce planning, and new initiatives.
• Prepare executive reporting, board materials, and KPI dashboards.
• Develop insights identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build FP&A processes, reporting, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior FP&A team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Executive communication

Team leadership

Strategic finance partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

BI tools

AI tools

Job description

LHH is seeking a Director of FP&A to join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization in a highly visible leadership role. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will serve as the strategic finance partner to executive leadership, helping drive financial planning, business performance, and long-term value creation. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced FP&A leader who enjoys building financial models, partnering with operational leaders, and turning financial data into strategic business decisions. Candidates with experience in private equity-backed, business services, or professional services organizations are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the company's annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and three-statement financial modeling.
• Own the operating model, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to translate financial performance into actionable operational recommendations.
• Evaluate ROI on strategic investments, workforce planning, and new business initiatives.
• Prepare executive reporting, board presentations, KPI dashboards, and monthly business performance analyses.
• Develop meaningful financial insights that identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the organization.
• Build and enhance FP&A processes, reporting, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior FP&A team members while fostering a high-performance finance function.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or transaction advisory experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience serving as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership.
• Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
• Strong executive communication and presentation abilities with experience preparing board-level materials.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, business services, professional services, or multi-location organization is highly preferred.
• CPA, CFA, and/or MBA is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve financial analysis and reporting is a plus.