FP&A Manager
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
The Company
Winter Services (WSI) is a high growth, full-service snow removal and ice management and landscaping company based in Milwaukee, WI with operating locations in WI, IL, CO, OH, MI and IA. With a fleet of high-tech snow removal equipment and total dedication to customer satisfaction, the Company’s team of snow management experts is here to clear its customers’ lots professionally and quickly with every snowfall. The Company has over 40 years of service experience and employs over 1,000 team members during the winter season. Currently, WSI is ranked in the Top 10 for snow management contractors across the nation. The Company also provides commercial landscaping services in several of its operating locations as well as nationally and continues to grow this side of the business along with snow.
The Role
We are seeking to add an FP&A Manager to our growing Finance and Accounting Team. The ideal candidate for this position is a great analytical problem solver, a clear communicator and possesses 5-7 years of professional experience either public or private firms. This is a unique opportunity to work and strategically partner directly with the CFO, CEO, COO and VP, HR (Executive Team) by driving forecasting, budgeting, reporting cadence, analysis and the generation of meaningful data visualization dashboards and presentations. The role also includes modeling internally confidential ideas and scenarios for the Executive Team. The successful candidate must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically, communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, apply logical reasoning and present alternatives. The FP&A Manager is super energized and organized, demonstrates strong business acumen and possesses an understanding of corporate finance, accounting and data analytics. Candidates must demonstrate high energy and passion for their work and want to be challenged every day as the role operates in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. The FP&A Manager will report directly to the CFO.
Role Responsibilities
Our finance team members all wear lots of different hats and we'll expect whoever joins our team to do the same. Roles and responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to, the following:
Personal Characteristics
Depending on the skills & experiences of the individual, we are anticipating a competitive base salary and bonus (based on achievement of company & individual objectives and awarded based on performance). Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
Winter Services is an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices law. Winter Services strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, religion, color, creed, disability, familial status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law
Winter Services (WSI) is a high growth, full-service snow removal and ice management and landscaping company based in Milwaukee, WI with operating locations in WI, IL, CO, OH, MI and IA. With a fleet of high-tech snow removal equipment and total dedication to customer satisfaction, the Company’s team of snow management experts is here to clear its customers’ lots professionally and quickly with every snowfall. The Company has over 40 years of service experience and employs over 1,000 team members during the winter season. Currently, WSI is ranked in the Top 10 for snow management contractors across the nation. The Company also provides commercial landscaping services in several of its operating locations as well as nationally and continues to grow this side of the business along with snow.
The Role
We are seeking to add an FP&A Manager to our growing Finance and Accounting Team. The ideal candidate for this position is a great analytical problem solver, a clear communicator and possesses 5-7 years of professional experience either public or private firms. This is a unique opportunity to work and strategically partner directly with the CFO, CEO, COO and VP, HR (Executive Team) by driving forecasting, budgeting, reporting cadence, analysis and the generation of meaningful data visualization dashboards and presentations. The role also includes modeling internally confidential ideas and scenarios for the Executive Team. The successful candidate must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically, communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, apply logical reasoning and present alternatives. The FP&A Manager is super energized and organized, demonstrates strong business acumen and possesses an understanding of corporate finance, accounting and data analytics. Candidates must demonstrate high energy and passion for their work and want to be challenged every day as the role operates in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. The FP&A Manager will report directly to the CFO.
Role Responsibilities
Our finance team members all wear lots of different hats and we'll expect whoever joins our team to do the same. Roles and responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to, the following:
- Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company strategy
- Oversee the FP&A function, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure a high-performing and efficient team environment
- Build monthly, quarterly and annual review packages, forecast models and handle day-to-day and ad-hoc activities related to planning and forecasting
- Assist in improving and managing the Company financial model, including tracking headcount, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning models
- Build and maintain robust financial models and create dashboards that communicate relevant and timely information to the business stakeholders
- Perform various financial analyses used for presentations to the Executive Team
- Prepare insightful reports and presentations to effectively communicate financial data and performance to the Executive Team and the Board of Directors
- Support merger & acquisition (M&A) activities including developing comprehensive financial models to assess deal viability, including synergy identification and valuation, participating in due diligence and supporting post-acquisition integration efforts
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, etc.) to translate business goals into actionable financial plans
- Possess the passion and demonstrated skills for developing relationships, processes and continuous improvement
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, 13-week cash flow, ROI & scenario modeling, and KPI analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor actual results versus plan with accounting team, identify significant fluctuations and propose recommendations and corrective actions
- Be a thought leadership contributor to improve and simplify processes, drive standardization and build scalable systems to support business growth
- Complete and support special projects aimed at improving our operational efficiency and reporting
- Assess ongoing FP&A processes and tools for continuous improvement and automation opportunities
- Drive self-service analytics and accuracy of data across the organization
Personal Characteristics
- Exhibits high initiative and integrity
- Self-starter with a “can do”, positive attitude and team spirit
- A high energy, yet calm, individual of integrity who possesses strong interpersonal skills and a sense of urgency
- An anticipatory style that enables him/her to identify problems and opportunities
- Outstanding business acumen. Right balance of “thinker” and doer. Can translate strategy into action.
- High Grit Factor – made up of passion, hustle and perseverance and willingness to grind
- Must have a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail with an ability to spot errors and inconsistencies
- Capacity to generate new ideas and think independently, strong research and analysis skills
- Ability to work independently, adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Strong financial modeling skills for business forecasting, variance analysis and problem solving
- Experience performing financial and ad hoc analyses using advanced Excel functionality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - confident, open and willing to confront difficult issues and challenge others in order to create positive change. Top notch presentation skills and ability to interact with higher leadership.
- Able to work collegially, but effectively through others and build strong professional relationships across the company
- Outstanding organizational and analytical skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Superb skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Outstanding data-driven decision-making skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems. Experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite is strongly preferred. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
- Experience with/knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Qlik, Tableau or other BI software
- B.S. in Accounting or Finance
- MBA, CPA or CFA is a plus
- 5-7 years of experience in FP&A, with a strong track record of leading financial analysis and modeling initiatives, ideally in a private equity environment
- Public accounting or company and private equity (PE) experience
Depending on the skills & experiences of the individual, we are anticipating a competitive base salary and bonus (based on achievement of company & individual objectives and awarded based on performance). Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
- Competitive market compensation commiserating with experience
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Benefits
- Company-sponsored Group Life Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Gym Fitness Reimbursement
- Annual Clothing Allowance
- A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Winter Services is an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices law. Winter Services strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, religion, color, creed, disability, familial status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law
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