Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Director of FP&A reporting to the CFO, owning company-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling (SaaS metrics), reporting, and business partnering to drive strategic decisions for a high-growth streaming software company. Requires 8+ years FP&A experience, strong SaaS/GAAP knowledge, and advanced modeling skills.
About the job
Planning & Forecasting
- Own the budgeting, forecasting (monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year), and long-range planning cycles, keeping them aligned with Wowza's strategic and financial goals.
- Build and maintain the financial models and planning processes behind the business, including SaaS metrics (ARR, GDR, NDR, CAC, LTV) and the operating drivers that move them.
Reporting & Stakeholders
- Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and KPI dashboards, and contribute to board presentations and investor materials for leadership, the board, and our PE sponsor.
- Manage lender reporting, including covenant compliance and the periodic financial packages required under the company's credit agreement.
Business Partnering
- Run P&L cadences and partner with functional leaders, delivering the analysis, commentary, and recommendations that shape strategy, capital allocation, and growth investments.
- Monitor bookings and pipeline data to sharpen sales performance insight and revenue forecasting.
- Evaluate the financial impact of new opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives—ad hoc modeling, unit economics, and corporate strategy work.
- Improve FP&A tools, systems, and processes so they scale with a high-growth business.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 8+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate/public accounting, including time supporting a high-growth organization.
- Strong command of SaaS and software business models and revenue recognition.
- Solid grounding in GAAP and consolidated financial statements.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling, with strong data aggregation and analysis skills.
- A track record of turning complex data into clear, strategic insight for executives, boards, and investors.
- A proactive, collaborative leader who influences cross-functional teams and exercises sound judgment under pressure.
Nice to Have
- Software/technology and/or PE-backed company experience.
- International subsidiaries and foreign currency experience.
- Familiarity with our stack: CRM (HubSpot), accounting (QuickBooks Online), and BI tools (Alteryx, Tableau).
- M&A experience across due diligence, integration, and post-merger optimization.
Benefits
Salary Range: $165,000 - $185,000 base (based on experience) + annual bonus Generous Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective Day 1) 401(k) with strong company match Dependent Care FSA Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Paid Parental Leave Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Training & Development opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Skills
Financial Modeling, SaaS Metrics, US GAAP, Excel, HubSpot, Quickbooks Online, Alteryx, Tableau, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting
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