Vice President, Financial Planning Analysis
Aardvark Mobile Tours, United States

Are you an experienced finance and accounting leader who has helped small to mid-sized businesses scale ? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic, privately owned company positioned for significant growth? Do you think beyond the numbers? Are you ready to ditch your current work situation for one with a talented group of highly motivated, high performing humans in an awesome workspace?

As a member of our senior leadership team, our VP of Financial Planning amp; Analysis will provide executive analysis and reporting of financial and operational performance metrics to support strategic planning and investment strategies as we grow.

The VP, FPamp;A is accountable for:

• Leading the long-term strategic planning process, developing models and analyses to guide key business initiatives and investments; advising executive leadership on capital allocation decisions, including investments and acquisitions; leading special projects as needed and providing financial expertise to support company-wide initiatives
• Directing and overseeing the annual financial budgeting and regular forecasting processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial projections; Drive improvements with financial systems, tools, and processes, ensuring scalability and agility in a dynamic business environment
• Advising and collaborating with department leaders to translate business activities into financial insights and strategy that drive operational efficiency and profitability; identifying and assessing potential financial risks and opportunities, and advising leadership on appropriate action steps.
• Coaching and developing the FPamp;A team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement; overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and financial reporting activities
• Modeling our values, embracing our company culture, and pitching in where and when needed as we continue to grow

Required Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role and including prior experience working for a small or mid-size, rapidly growing, private company
• Proficiency with financial systems and in financial modeling, data analysis, and the ability to see beyond the numbers to provide actionable recommendations
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP accounting and reporting
• Inventory accounting experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader with a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• A strategic thinker with impeccable analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for building

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience executing and integrating acquisitions and Mamp;A transactions in general is highly desired
• ERP implementation experience preferred

https://aardvarkstudios.com/

The position is located in Conshohocken, PA, which is in close proximity to Philadelphia.

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