Managing Director, Enterprise Systems, Planning, & Analysis

Teach For America • Bentonville, AR

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Managing Director, Enterprise Systems, Planning, and Analysis serves as a core systems, reporting, and analytical partner to the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. This role sits within the Enterprise FP&A sub-team and operates as a dedicated support function to FP&A Business Analysts and Finance leadership. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial planning systems (including Adaptive Planning), producing and refining reporting used across 50+ cost centers, and delivering high-quality analysis that supports decision-making across the organization. This role also plays a key part in improving systems, tools, and processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function. This is a highly collaborative, service-oriented role that requires strong technical fluency, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will work closely with FP&A Business Analysts, Accounting & Controls, the People Team (including compensation modeling), and Finance leadership. The ideal candidate enjoys working behind the scenes to enable others, brings strong analytical and systems skills, and is energized by improving tools, processes, and user experience for stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in analytics, financial analysis, or a related field
• Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets (ability to build and maintain complex models independently)
• Experience working with data systems or tools (financial systems, databases, or similar)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to time-sensitive requests
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and provide strong customer support

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning or Workday
• Experience supporting FP&A teams or similar functions
• Background in nonprofit or public sector environments
• Exposure to compensation modeling or people-related analytics
• Experience improving systems, processes, or reporting tools
• Strong customer service mindset and desire to support others
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Systems-oriented thinker with interest in tools and process improvement
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple stakeholders
• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across teams
• Commitment to Teach For America’s mission and core values

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain recurring reports and dashboards used by FP&A Business Analysts and Finance leadership, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Develop & maintain driver-based projection tools to support multi-year planning and development of grant proposals.
• Support monthly and ongoing analysis of forecasts, actuals, and enterprise spending trends to inform decision-making.
• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, and teams such as the People Team to support initiatives like compensation modeling and other enterprise priorities.
• Serve as a key administrator for financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning), including managing templates, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data integrity.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and usability for FP&A stakeholders.
• Participate in Finance team priorities, collaboration, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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