Ascend Learning · 2 days ago
FP&A Sr Manager
Leawood, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expAscend Learning is a leading healthcare and learning technology company that provides outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. The FP&A Sr Manager will lead financial reporting, analysis, and planning for the Information Technology Services and Instructional Learning and Assessment Solutions organizations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to support effective decision-making.
EducationSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own all financial reporting for ITS and ILAS, including monthly close support, forecasting, and variance analysis
Prepare accurate, reconciled reporting packages showing actuals vs. Plan and drivers of variance
Partner with ITS and ILAS leaders to maintain alignment on controllable P&L, headcount, and spend tracking
Maintain detailed documentation and ensure reporting consistency across accounting and FP&A teams
Analyze drivers and trends to inform decision making by the Chief Technology Officer and technology leadership team
Track all technology and content capital investments in accordance with capitalization policy
Maintain dashboards to monitor capitalization rates, project spend, and early warning indicators
Support ROI and cost-efficiency analyses to inform resource allocation and project prioritization
Manage headcount and contractor forecasting in partnership with HR
Validate labor allocations and forecast models to ensure accurate view of total spend and productivity
Support reporting of spend by function, vendor, and cost type to identify efficiency opportunities
Maintain and continuously improve financial models and reporting templates
Streamline recurring reporting processes; identify automation opportunities to improve accuracy and timeliness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
7+ years of progressive FP&A or financial reporting experience, preferably supporting technology or product orgs
Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with large-scale financial systems and data visualization tools (eg, PowerBI)
Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines, and comfort with ambiguity
Benefits
Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) employer matching program
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Charitable matching program
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Ascend Learning
At Ascend develop industry-leading online learning tools that help people enter, sustain and succeed in their careers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Greg Sebasky
Chief Executive Officer
Lissy Hu
Chief Executive Officer
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