Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - CoStar Group - Richmond, VA

CoStar; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CoStar Group in Richmond, VA is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the Sales Finance FP&A function, overseeing commission strategy, analytics, and plan design for 900+ sales professionals, reporting to Senior Director of Finance.

The role offers exposure to forecasting, budgeting, modeling, automation, and executive reporting, with opportunities to develop leadership and cross-functional partnerships in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Business Management, or Accounting.
• Experience in people management or team lead.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience with commissions/incentive compensation systems.
• Experience in Commissions, Sales Finance, Sales Operations or Corporate Finance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive level professionals.
• Proven track record in recruiting, training, and managing finance staff.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of financial analysts to develop, model, calculate, and report on commission plans.
• Design, develop, and maintain commission plans that align with company objectives, sales goals, and individual performance metrics.
• Partner with Sales Leadership, Finance, and Human Resources to perform commission plan analyses and ensure process consistency, quality, and accuracy.
• Provide strategic recommendations and insights regarding sales compensation programs to support business objectives and revenue growth.
• Maintain comprehensive commission plan documentation and develop effective communication strategies to improve plan understanding across the sales organization.
• Create ad hoc financial analyses and executive-level reporting for business leaders and senior management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance commission-related processes and reporting.
• Oversee the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of commission calculation systems, partnering with Finance and Technology teams to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure strong controls, audit readiness, and compliance with all commission-related policies and procedures.
• Track and monitor individual and team performance while coaching and developing talent within the commissions and sales finance function.
• Support broader Finance initiatives, including forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, and strategic analysis projects.

Skills

People management

Excel

PowerPoint

Commissions systems

Sales finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Excel

Job description

Role Overview: Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description

Who is CoStar Group?

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Role Overview: Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

On-site Monday-Friday | Richmond, VA

CoStar Group is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Sales Finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader looking to accelerate their career within a high-growth, industry-leading organization. In this highly visible role, you will oversee the commission strategy, administration, and analytics function supporting more than 900 sales professionals while partnering closely with senior leaders across Finance, Sales, Human Resources, and Operations.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance, you will lead a team responsible for the accurate and timely calculation of sales commissions, while also influencing compensation plan design, business performance analytics, and strategic decision-making. Beyond commission management, this role offers broad exposure to forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, process automation, and executive-level reporting, providing a unique opportunity to expand your leadership and business partnership capabilities.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys leading teams, driving business outcomes through data-driven insights, and building scalable processes. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on a critical component of CoStar’s growth strategy while developing the skills, relationships, and experience needed for continued advancement within a world-class finance organization.

What You'll Gain

• Lead a high-impact team that directly supports the success of one of the company's largest revenue-generating organizations.
• Partner with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to influence compensation strategy and business performance.
• Gain broad exposure to FP&A disciplines, including forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• Develop leadership, executive communication, and business partnership skills in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Build a strong foundation for future advancement through meaningful exposure to enterprise-wide financial and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of financial analysts to develop, model, calculate, and report on commission plans.
• Design, develop, and maintain commission plans that align with company objectives, sales goals, and individual performance metrics.
• Partner with Sales Leadership, Finance, and Human Resources to perform commission plan analyses and ensure process consistency, quality, and accuracy.
• Provide strategic recommendations and insights regarding sales compensation programs to support business objectives and revenue growth.
• Maintain comprehensive commission plan documentation and develop effective communication strategies to improve plan understanding across the sales organization.
• Create ad hoc financial analyses and executive-level reporting for business leaders and senior management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance commission-related processes and reporting.
• Oversee the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of commission calculation systems, partnering with Finance and Technology teams to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure strong controls, audit readiness, and compliance with all commission-related policies and procedures.
• Track and monitor individual and team performance while coaching and developing talent within the commissions and sales finance function.
• Support broader Finance initiatives, including forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, and strategic analysis projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited, not-for-profit, in person university/college.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Business Management, or Accounting, demonstrating professional growth and a trend of increasing responsibility.
• Experience in people management or team lead.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Power Point skills and experience with commissions/incentive compensation systems or other financial systems
• Experience in Commissions, Sales Finance, Sales Operations or Corporate Finance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive level professionals within and outside of Finance.
• Proven track record in recruiting, training, and managing finance staff.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a high transactional environment.l1>
• Detailed-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and analytical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA degree preferred.
• 3+ years of people management experience, leading successful teams of 4+ individual contributors.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills with a record of accomplishment working successfully with both financial and non-financial professionals.
• An analytical business background, problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and/or business intelligence tools (Power BI).
• Advanced knowledge of leveraging Power Query.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting.

What's In It For You?

If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Sponsorship

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Pay Transparency

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

Base Compensation: $119,000.00 - 161,000.00 USD Annual

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing