FP&A Manager

DanceOne; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the dance industry is seeking an FP&A Manager to oversee financial planning and budgeting. This remote role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and conducting thorough financial analyses to support growth. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in corporate finance and exceptional financial modeling skills. Join a mission-driven team and enjoy competitive compensation and flexibility.

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Competitive compensation

Impactful work in the dance industry

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic financial roles.
• Exceptional financial modeling and budgeting skills.
• Outstanding communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop quarterly forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis, providing commentary and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain financial models.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA, CPA, or CFA

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

NetSuite

Adaptive Insights

Planful

Job description

Job Title: FP&A Manager

Location: Remote (with a preference for candidates based in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY)

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About DanceOne

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DanceOne is the world’s largest family of dance brands. Our mission is to unite leaders in the dance community through a shared commitment to preserving the integrity and advancing the education of dance. By aligning resources across our portfolio, we elevate customer experiences and unlock new educational and commercial opportunities for dancers everywhere.

DanceOne oversees a prestigious roster of conventions and competitions, including Jump, Nuvo, 24 Seven, RADIX, KĀOS, The Dance Awards, RADIX Nationals, Aftermath by KĀOS, plus premier events like Dance Teacher Summit and DancerPalooza. We also encompass the Star Dance Alliance brands—Starpower, NexStar, Revolution, Believe, Imagine, DreamMaker—as well as signature events like the World Dance Championship, The World Dance Pageant, and WILD Dance Intensive.

In 2024, we partnered with Julianne and Derek Hough to launch a groundbreaking global Ballroom and Latin dance tour and competition, further reinforcing our commitment to elevating the dance industry. At our core, we are deeply committed to creating safe, inspiring environments for young dancers, upholding the highest safeguarding standards in the industry.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic and analytical FP&A Manager to spearhead our financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting functions. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to business leaders across operations, marketing, production, and events, providing insights that fuel growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, develop quarterly forecasts, and support long-range financial planning
• Conduct rigorous variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast), providing explanatory commentary and recommendations
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Marketing, Production, Events) to create and maintain robust financial models
• Develop and manage dashboards and KPI tracking to monitor performance across brands, events, and revenue streams
• Identify cost and margin drivers; pinpoint risks and opportunities across our diverse event portfolio
• Prepare materials for executive leadership, board, and investor reporting
• Deliver ad-hoc and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and decision-making
• Champion process improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability of financial planning and reporting systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic financial roles—preferably within multi-entity, event-driven, or entertainment-related businesses
• Exceptional financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Planful, or similar tools
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities—capable of translating complex financial data into clear, impactful narratives for executives
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Why Join DanceOne?

• Be part of the largest dance brand family globally, shaping the future of dance education and entertainment
• Work with a wide variety of events—from conventions and competitions to elite touring experiences
• Enjoy remote flexibility, while engaging with the LA-based HQ or influential NY teams
• Competitive compensation paired with meaningful impact, as you drive key financial strategies across the organization

DanceOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.