FP&A Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC

Columbia (MD)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Succession planning to Controller

Exposure to executive leadership

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is partnering with a major nonprofit in Columbia, MD to fill an FP&A Manager role with a clear succession path to Controller. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning while preparing to step into the Controller role within 2–3 years.

You'll engage with executive leadership, mentor staff, and drive improvements in reporting, automation, and processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
CPA, CPA-track, MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials strongly preferred
5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting experience
Strong budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis
Nonprofit or membership-based environment experience a plus
Advanced Excel skills; financial statement and GAAP knowledge
Strong communication of financial information to varied audiences
Leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across departments
Develop and maintain financial models and long-range plans
Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages and executive presentations
Analyze membership, events, sponsorships, and program performance
Partner with leaders to evaluate spending, pricing, and initiatives
Support P&L analysis and profitability reporting for events and programs
Collaborate with accounting to align forecasting and reporting
Assist with audits and financial statement analysis
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation, and efficiency
Present insights to leadership and boards
Supervise and mentor Senior Accountant Analyst

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

CPA / MBA / CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Desktop / Enterprise

Job description

FP&A Manager - Hybrid in Columbia, MD

Succession Opportunity to Controller/Director of Finance

CFS is partnering with a great nonprofit organization, one of the nation's largest membership associations, to identify an FP&A Manager. This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning while preparing to step into the organization's Controller role within the next 2-3 years.

Working closely with the current Controller, the FP&A Manager will gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function, including financial reporting, accounting operations, audits, and leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and FP&A skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the desire to grow into a broader finance leadership position.

Why This FP&A Manager Opportunity Is Appealing:

Clearly defined succession plan into the Controller position
Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and key decision-makers
High-visibility role with influence across the organization
Exposure to both FP&A and accounting leadership responsibilities
Opportunity to mentor and develop staff
Ability to improve processes, reporting, and financial systems
Stable organization with outstanding employee tenure and culture
Hybrid work schedule with flexibility after onboarding
Unique opportunity to build a long-term career path into senior finance leadership

Key Responsibilities of the FP&A Manager:

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across all departments
Develop and maintain financial models, long-range plans, and revenue forecasts
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, variance analyses, and executive presentations
Analyze membership, event, sponsorship, merchandise, and program performance
Partner with department leaders to evaluate spending, pricing, and strategic initiatives
Support event and program P&L analysis, profitability reporting, and financial planning
Collaborate closely with the accounting team to align forecasting and reporting activities
Assist with audit preparation, financial statement analysis, and accounting-related initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, automation, and operational efficiencies
Present financial insights and recommendations to leadership teams and governing boards
Supervise and mentor a Senior Accountant Analyst

Qualifications for the FP&A Manager:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- CPA, CPA-track, MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials strongly preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a combination of both
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis experience
- Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP
Experience within a nonprofit, membership-based organization, or service-based environment is a plus
Advanced Excel skills required (ability to do financial modeling preferred)
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop or Enterprise is a plus
Ability to communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred