Director of FP&A and Treasury

Ascentek • Golden Valley, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. As the Director of FP&A and Treasury, you will lead financial planning, forecasting, capital deployment, and treasury operations to support Ascentek’s long-term growth. You will guide a team of analysts, providing strategic insights to senior leadership and driving decision-making across the business. This role is responsible for building robust financial models, preparing leadership and Board presentations, managing banking relationships, and overseeing cash flow and capital structure. Rooted in Our Values, you will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize financial performance, strengthen controls, and deliver actionable analysis that drives results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field
• 12+ years of experience in finance, treasury or business analytics
• 5+ years in a management or leadership role
• Proven experience with complex financial modeling and forecasting methods
• Strong background in ERP, financial planning and BI systems (JD Edwards, Planful, Power BI, Salesforce)
• Experience collaborating across functions to drive results
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced Excel and financial system proficiency with experience building models and dashboards
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels including Board-level presentations
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders through data-driven recommendations
• Collaborative mindset with ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in finance, economics or related field
• Experience in a manufacturing or privately held company environment
• Hands-on M&A experience including due diligence and integration
• Track record of implementing predictive analytics and BI solutions in FP&A

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to FP&A and Treasury teams, ensuring engagement and development of analysts
• Manage the company’s annual budget and quarterly forecast processes including timelines, tools and stakeholder coordination
• Lead preparation of monthly financial statements, KPI reporting, dashboards and variance analysis for leadership review
• Prepare quarterly Board and senior leadership presentations with insights and recommendations
• Develop and maintain long-range strategic financial planning models
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate opportunities, review variances and provide recommendations to improve results
• Lead scenario modeling and ad-hoc analysis to support investments, contracts, operations and business development
• Manage capital planning, approval and reporting processes, including review of business cases
• Serve as administrator of financial reporting systems including user security, database maintenance and report development
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A and treasury processes including forecasting accuracy, reporting quality and system utilization
• Manage company cash and treasury operations including credit facilities and banking relationships
• Analyze interest rate risk and recommend strategies for optimizing debt structure and currency exposure
• Support CFO in evaluating capital structure including debt/equity mix, refinancing alternatives and liquidity planning
• Build and execute business intelligence strategy focusing on predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Collaborate with accounting, tax and operations teams to ensure alignment on financial data and reporting integrity
• Contribute to M&A activities including due diligence, integration and financial modeling
• Monitor economic trends and industry benchmarks to provide context for financial performance

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Leadership Incentive Plan (LTIP)
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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