Director of Financial Planning and Accounting

Gear Up Sports • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

The Director of FP&A leads financial modeling, planning and analysis for the company and serves as a strategic finance leader owning the company’s budgeting, forecasting, data analytics, and long-range planning processes. This role reports to the CFO and partners directly with executive leadership to provide insights that shape business strategy, drive growth, and ensure financial discipline.

Requirements

• 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
• Onsite highly preferred; remote with frequent travel will be considered

Nice To Haves

• Experience in venture-backed or private-equity-backed companies at the Series A–C stage a plus
• Exposure to board-level reporting, fundraising processes, and investor management a plus
• Previous involvement in athletic programs a plus

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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire: o Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield o Dental insurance through Regence
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire: o Group Term Life insurance – company paid o Long Term Disability insurance – company paid o Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents o Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) – allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
• Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy
• 401(k) Plan – participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution
• Company Stock Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director