Direct Hire: Director of FP&A

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Job description

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Job Title: Director of FP&A

Client: PE-Backed, High-Growth Company

Location: Houston, Texas Metro Area

Work Schedule: 4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Remote

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus and equity opportunities

About East 57th Street Partners

East 57th Street Partners is a leading management consulting firm specializing in executive search and strategic advisory services. We collaborate with private equity-backed companies to place high-impact financial leaders who drive performance and operational excellence.

Position Overview

Our client, a rapidly growing PE-backed company in the Houston Metro Area, is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead and manage the financial planning and analysis function. The Director of FP&A will play a key role in driving financial performance by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, while providing strategic insights to support executive decision-making. This role is essential to aligning the company's financial strategy with its growth objectives. The candidate is expected to be on-site 4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.

Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support decision-making, scenario analysis, and long-term planning.

Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, shaping the company's financial direction.

Analyze financial performance and identify key drivers of profitability and potential areas for cost optimization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational goals.

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and growth opportunities.

Support capital allocation decisions through scenario analysis, ROI assessments, and investment prioritization.

Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, presenting key financial insights to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.

Contribute to M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition financial modeling.

Continuously enhance financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and optimize systems for efficiency.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Director of FP&A or senior financial leader, ideally within private equity-backed or high-growth environments.

Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

Strong experience providing strategic financial insights to support executive decision-making.

Familiarity with M&A activities, including due diligence, financial analysis, and integration.

Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership.

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

Performance-based bonus linked to company growth and financial performance.

Equity opportunities based on company performance and key milestones.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Retirement plan options.

This is East 57th Street where the competitive advantage is quality people achieving outstanding results.

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