Director of FP&A

Wiser Solutions is a suite of in-store and eCommerce intelligence and execution tools. We're on a mission to enable brands, retailers, and retail channel partners to gather intelligence and automate actions to optimize pricing, marketing, and operations initiatives, both in-store and online. Our Commerce Execution Suite is available globally.  

Location: This position can be fully remote in the US or Canada 

We are currently looking for a Director of Finance with the drive, expertise, and skills to oversee, enhance, and integrate the company’s global FP&A activities. The Director of Finance will have full responsibility for the company’s annual budgeting, monthly reporting, and real-time forecasting processes while also providing strategic assessments of both organic and acquisition growth opportunities within our long-term plan. The successful candidate will have strong accounting knowledge and superior financial modeling skills to build, investigate, and drive strategic and value-add projects to grow the business. Enthusiasm, self-direction, and leadership will be key in this highly visible role, working in great part with our Executive Team within our energetic, collaborative corporate culture. Accountability, communication, and reliability will be vital in delivering financial analyses, key insights, and monthly reports to support board and executive decision-making. This role is ideal for the person looking to have an impact applying knowledge and expertise along a high-growth trajectory, while learning and gaining valuable experience to advance your career.  

If you are excited about working in a highly collaborative environment that will leverage your problem solving, financial modeling, and critical thinking skills, and you have the drive, expertise, and leadership to own a critical, global business function, then this role and Wiser Solutions is the right fit for us both! 

Essential Functions  

• Responsible for proactive, accurate and timely financial management reporting including, but not limited to, monthly financial statements, budget vs. actual performance, forecasts, and KPIs 
• Report on monthly performance versus expectations to ensure financial accuracy and review results with department execs to update real-time operating models 
• Maintain visibility on short-term and long-term cash flows through scenario-driven modeling 
• Be a collaborative, internal champion by challenging the status quo through predictive models and analytics, applying your insights to improve profits and implement best practices 
• Identify and exploit opportunities to reduce costs, invest strategically, and consolidate resources 
• Expand the FP&A function over time from Analysis to Insights –managing what we measure to maximize ROI/profits across the entire organization and to drive corporate strategies 
• Lead a variety of special projects, ad hoc analyses, and risk assessments 
• Play critical roles in M&A due diligence and integrations on a global basis 
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, and work procedures 
• Maintain regular and reliable work attendance 

• 5-10 years of business experience in FP&A, with an emphasis on financial modeling 
• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field – MBA/MSF a strong plus 
• Experience as an analyst for private equity or investment banking is preferred 
• Knowledge of SaaS accounting and metrics across a global organization  
• Experience with implementing financial software tools (e.g. Vena, PowerBI) is a plus 
• Must be hands on, collaborative, detail-oriented, positive, highly organized, and able to multitask through a variety of periodically recurring activities as well as one-off projects 
• Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and effectively across all departments, particularly while collaborating with the Executive Team on a daily basis 
• Reliable and professional with strong accounting acumen, advanced financial modeling principles, broad knowledge of business operations, and ability to think outside the box  
• Experience handling sensitive financial information with a high level of discretion; respect for privacy and appropriate levels of access 
• Strong familiarity with Excel and its use in developing financial models 
• Significant experience with Vena and Netsuite is strongly preferred, but not required 

Other Duties - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT - Wiser Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation of any kind. Wiser Solutions, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. All employment decisions at Wiser Solutions, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, family or parental status, disability, genetics, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by the state, federal, or local law. Wiser Solutions, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any of these characteristics. 

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Pay is established on an individual basis after considering multiple factors such as relevant experience, education, and other qualifications. In addition, we take into account geographical differentials and make sure pay is equitable with our current staff. For this position, our hiring range for base annual pay is estimated to be $170,000 to $180,000, at the time of this posting. 

Performance-based discretionary bonuses and variable pay plans are available for some positions. 

If you require accommodation to complete any part of the application process or need an alternative manner to apply, please contact us at [email protected] or call (855) 469-4737. " 

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