FP&A Manager

High Country Search Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Search Group is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional to lead planning, budgeting, and analysis across the enterprise. You will partner with department heads, CFO, and leadership to drive accurate forecasts, insightful reporting, and strategic financial decisions.

You will own the corporate budget, manage variance analyses, support capital budgeting, and contribute to board and lender reporting. A strong financial modeling background and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or Master’s degree a plus.
• 5-8 years FP&A or corporate finance experience with growing scope and analytical responsibility.
• Hospitality, travel/leisure, recreation industry experience preferred; multi-unit ownership a plus.
• Experience supervising or mentoring analysts is preferred.
• Strong quantitative, modeling, and data integrity skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key FP&A workstreams in the annual financial planning process.
• Own the corporate office budget with monthly variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist in capital budgeting and monthly reporting with CFO coordination.
• Support intercompany transfer pricing analysis and cost allocations.
• Prepare monthly consolidated forecasts and executive summaries.
• Conduct analyses to support profitability and decision-making.
• Develop financial models for contract renewals and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare weekly/monthly financial reports to management, lenders, and regulators.
• Drive improvements in reporting tools and FP&A processes.
• Supervise and develop one financial analyst and collaborate with senior leaders.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Cash flow analysis

Excel proficiency

Smartsheet

CloudSuite ERP

BI/reporting tools

Intercompany accounting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

MBA or Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

CloudSuite ERP

BI platforms

Job description

• Lead and manage key workstreams within the companywide annual financial planning process, including budget assumption development, unit-level submittal review and analysis, consolidation, and contribution to the final plan presentation.
• Own the corporate office budget in partnership with department heads; monitor costs through detailed monthly variance analysis and management commentary.
• Assist in managing the capital budgeting process and associated monthly reporting in coordination with the CFO and Project Administrator.
• Support the annual determination and year-end revaluation of intercompany transfer pricing for S-Corp entities, working with operational and department leadership to ensure accurate cost allocations.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly consolidated forecast updates, including variance analysis and executive summary presentations.
• Conduct financial analyses across operating cost structures, discounted cash flow, IRR, and other ad hoc analyses to support management decision-making and improve profitability.
• Complete annual pro forma vs. actual performance reviews to evaluate projection accuracy and surface operational insights.
• Build and maintain well-documented financial models to evaluate contract renewals, new business opportunities, and other strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and manage distribution of weekly and monthly internal and external financial reports to management, ownership, lenders, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop budget-to-actual variance analyses for operating results and other special-purpose reports as required.
• Contribute to the preparation of quarterly Board of Directors presentations and other periodic financial presentations for senior leadership.
• Actively identify opportunities to modernize legacy reporting tools, enhance analytical depth, and increase reporting efficiency across the FP&A function.

Business Development & Lender/Financing Support

• Provide ad hoc analytical support to the Business Development function as needed, including financial modeling and return analysis for concession bids, acquisitions, or other strategic opportunities.
• Support financial due diligence efforts related to debt financing, refinancing, and lender reporting obligations, including preparation of lender packages, covenant compliance schedules, and financial representations related to asset acquisition or capitalization.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and contribute to improvements in financial planning systems, reporting tools, and legacy spreadsheet-based processes.
• Partner with IT and operations on system upgrades or new software implementations as they relate to FP&A workflows (e.g., CloudSuite, Smartsheet, BI platforms).
• Support data integrity, process documentation, and scalability across the FP&A function.

People & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supervise and develop one financial analyst, providing day-to-day guidance, workload direction, and coaching to support quality output and professional growth.
• Serve as a collaborative partner to the Sr. Director, CFO, Corporate Controller, and business unit leaders across the enterprise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field required; MBA or Master’s degree a plus.
• 5-8 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, with demonstrated growth in scope and analytical responsibility.
• Prior experience in the hospitality, travel/leisure, recreation, or related industry preferred; multi-unit or portfolio company experience a strong plus.
• Experience supervising or mentoring an analyst or junior team member preferred.
• Strong quantitative, modeling, and analytical skills with a high attention to data accuracy and integrity.
• Experience in a private company or subsidiary environment is a plus.
• Candidates on a clear upward trajectory - with a track record of taking initiative, expanding scope, and driving results - are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite; ability to build and maintain multi-variable financial models.
• Experience with or demonstrated aptitude for Smartsheet, CloudSuite ERP, and Business Intelligence/reporting platforms.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to translate financial data into clear, concise narratives for management audiences.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Continuous-improvement mindset - curious, proactive, and motivated to challenge legacy processes and build better solutions.
• Comfort operating with some independence while actively seeking guidance and development from senior leadership.