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gearUP · 2 days ago

Director of Financial Planning and Accounting

Hillsboro, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

gearUP is a rapidly growing company focused on outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear. The Director of Financial Planning and Accounting will lead the financial modeling, planning, and analysis for the company, partnering with executive leadership to shape business strategy and drive growth.

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Responsibilities

Lead the company's financial planning processes including hands on ownership of the annual operating plan, recurring forecasts, financial models, and long-range plans. Ensure assumptions are clear, data-driven, and aligned with corporate strategy

Deliver executive-level reporting and insights that explain business performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and influence strategic decision-making

Partner with the executive leadership team to evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and key strategic decisions, providing scenario modeling and financial recommendations

Oversee and enhance financial models to improve forecasting accuracy, business visibility, and strategic alignment

Support M&A and strategic growth initiative modeling

Own daily, weekly and monthly reporting including KPI reporting packs, variance analysis, cohort performance, contribution margins, and data analytics

Mentor, lead and develop a growing data analytics team

Ensure collaboration with Accounting, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising, and cross-functional partners to maintain accuracy in financial reporting, manage spending, and support operational decision-making

Drive process improvement and standardization across financial planning and analysis to enhance efficiency, scalability, and transparency

Partner with the Accounting team on month end close, inventory reviews, and forecast to actual reconciliations to ensure data integrity

Lead Board package and investor reporting development with clear narratives and visuals

Support the CFO with ad-hoc analysis and projects related to the FP&A function including company-wide data analysis and reporting

Other projects and responsibilities, as assigned

Qualification

Financial modelingBudgetingForecastingData analyticsAdvanced ExcelFP&A toolsECommerce metricsStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingSelf-motivatedTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred

10+ years of direct experience in FP&A, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting and data analytics

Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis, with a focus on scalability and accuracy

Deep understanding of eCommerce, Retail, and/or SaaS metrics, including LTV/CAC, gross margin, and EBITDA contribution

Advanced proficiency in Excel and with FP&A and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc)

Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Proven experience supporting fundraising or investor relations, including preparation of data rooms, pitch materials, and financial narratives

Proven experience as a strategic thinker with the ability to connect financial outcomes with business objectives

Highly self-motivated and accountable workstyle, with internal sense of urgency, a desire for efficiency, and ability to execute hands on deliverables