Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at GrayMatter Systems

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, GAAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Project Accounting, Data Automation, Consolidation

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our technology and consulting services help manufacturers, water utilities and energy companies digitize operations, eliminate cybersecurity threats and harness analytics to accelerate production. And that’s where you come in. GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We are seeking a dynamic and analytical individual to join our team as a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), this role will play a crucial part in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights and enhance financial performance. Responsibilities * Manages Financial Planning & Analysis activities including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and review and analysis of GrayMatter’s financial results. * Supports regular financial and key performance indicator reviews with company leadership. * Develops and enhances financial, performance, and analytical models and dashboards. Delivers automation where possible to reporting and dashboards. * Supports decision making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance. * Assesses risks and opportunities versus company targets and drives strategies to maximize financial opportunities and collaborates to mitigate risks and close gaps. * Manages monthly consolidation and reporting of financial statements to key stakeholders including Board of Directors and Lenders. * Partners directly with all levels of the accounting team to analyze activity and improve accuracy and completeness of financial information and reporting. * Facilitates Finance/Accounting team optimization efforts and helps build a best-in-class FP&A organization. Develops, standardizes, maintains, and drives continuous improvement of all planning and forecasting processes. * Supports and assists in the strategic and long-term planning processes. * Develops and expands financial and operational reporting tools. * Prepares special purpose and ad hoc analyses as needed. * Other duties as assigned. This is a hybrid working position based in Pittsburgh, PA to facilitate occasional in-office collaboration. Qualifications & Requirements * Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA and/or MBA preferred. * 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting roles; minimum of 4 years of core FP&A experience * Minimum of 2 years managing direct reports * Strong experience working as a business partner in delivering decision support and enabling financial, operational and strategic initiatives and reporting. * Direct experience managing an annual budget cycle. * A driven and pro-active self-starter who is highly organized and has the ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines and work independently. * Comfortable making key decisions independently. * Strong analytical skills and robust understanding of accounting and finance; Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and practices. * Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. * Proficiency with accounting and FP&A software; Microsoft Dynamics and/or Salesforce/Financial Force is a plus. * Professional Services industry and project/contract accounting experience is preferred. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. * Demonstrated ability to leverage Power BI to create interactive dashboards that enhance executive visibility into KPIs, forecasting, and business performance. Featured Benefits: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment * Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance * 401(k) with up to 4% company match * Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave * Additional benefits including long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA, and FSA

Responsibilities

Manage annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and the analysis of financial results to provide actionable insights to leadership. Develop financial models and dashboards while managing the consolidation of financial statements for the Board of Directors and lenders.