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CrossCountry Consulting · 2 days ago

Manager - FP&A SAAS - Private Equity Advisory

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for clients and employees. The Manager - FP&A role involves serving clients within the Office of the CFO at private equity portfolio companies, enhancing finance functions, and developing financial management reports while mentoring team members.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve clients within the “Office of the CFO” at private equity portfolio companies, creating a diagnostic framework and enhancing the effectiveness of the finance function

Lead parts of the implementation of a portfolio support capability, including the development of bottoms-up annual budgets and forecasts utilizing operational drivers and key metrics for the Software / SaaS industry (bookings, headcount, etc.)

Assist with the preparation of financial management reports across a variety of key metrics including ARR, bookings, and headcount, comparing current actual and year-to-date performance with prior year results, forecasts, and budgeted results

Assess the current state and build or modify analytical resources, tools, models, metrics, and methodologies to enhance decision-making support. This includes building ARR roll-forward models / snowballs detailing key movements and to better understand gross and net retention

Review and assist with cash management including the development of monthly and 13-week cash flow forecasts

Effectively transition solutions back to private equity portfolio companies

Develop and maintain relationships with portfolio company representatives, collaborating with CrossCountry team members to scope, clarify, and deliver excellent client service

Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards

Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes

Mentor team members by coaching colleagues and help project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

Qualification

FP&A experienceSoftware/SaaS industryFinancial modelingMicrosoft ExcelData analytics toolsClient relationship managementAI tools familiarityBachelor's degreeCPA certificationContinuous learning mindsetMentoring skills

Required

5+ years' experience in FP&A preferably in a Private Equity backed company

Software / SaaS industry experience

Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships

Experience conversing with Controller group and accounting team, including fluent knowledge of the main elements and drivers of revenue recognition, income statements, balance sheet and statement of cash flow

Strong analytical and modeling skills with experience building complex financial models for analysis and forecasting, with ability to summarize key data into executive dashboards

Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel (e.g., advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.) and PowerPoint

Knowledge of data analytics and related tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, SQL) a plus

Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation

Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards

Experience helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Willingness to travel up to 40%; travel varies based on client preferences