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Position: FP&A Manager Location: Remote (must work Eastern Time) About the Role A high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS organization is seeking an FP&A Manager to serve as the analytical backbone of its FP&A function. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role with ownership of consolidated reporting, forecasting, board-level analysis, and modeling infrastructure across the enterprise. The position partners closely with senior finance leadership and the executive team. The right candidate brings strong SaaS FP&A experience, advanced 3-statement modeling skills, deep hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning, and a forward-looking mindset around automation and reporting modernization. Key Responsibilities - Consolidated, Board, and Business Unit Reporting Own consolidated financial reporting and forecasting across the enterprise Prepare and present executive and board-level reporting packages including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, and narrative commentary Produce business unit reporting that surfaces performance drivers, risks, and opportunities at the segment level Track and report SaaS KPIs and unit economics including ARR, MRR, churn, NRR, CAC, LTV, and Rule of 40 Partner with finance leadership to architect the reporting dimension structure, including chart of accounts, cost centers, and product or segment hierarchies, to support business scale Key Responsibilities - Financial Planning and Forecasting Establish and maintain a rolling forecast process to drive forward visibility across the organization Lead annual budgeting cycles and long-range strategic planning in partnership with functional and product line leaders Oversee a unified revenue and ARR driver-based forecast across multiple business unit segments Build and maintain driver-based models reflecting SaaS operating mechanics, including ARR, retention, expansion, churn, quota capacity, pipeline conversion, CAC, and LTV Model headcount, vendor-level costs, and management adjustment costs Key Responsibilities - Business Partnering and Product Line P&L Reporting Provide business partnering support for R&D, Product, and G&A functions Model and measure ROI of strategic initiatives, technology investments, and automation opportunities Own shared services cost allocations strategy, implementation, and maintenance Translate complex financial data into clear narratives for senior leadership and PE sponsors Partner with leaders to surface insights, challenge assumptions, and inform strategic decision-making Key Responsibilities - Strategic Analysis, Special Projects, and Process Excellence Support M&A diligence, integration, and post-acquisition performance tracking Lead ad hoc modeling and analysis for strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and investment decisions Continuously improve reporting tools, forecasting methodologies, and dashboard capabilities Develop scalable processes for reporting and data cleansing Identify and implement automation opportunities, including AI-enabled tooling Qualifications - Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field 4 to 6 plus years of progressive corporate FP&A experience Strong SaaS, software, or services industry background Private equity-backed experience required Experience in companies sub $500M ARR required Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning required Advanced 3-statement modeling skills, with proven ability to build complex, driver-based models from scratch Strong understanding of SaaS ARR unit economics and ability to translate metrics into business insight Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems Proven ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and high ownership Qualifications - Preferred MBA or CPA Adaptive Planning implementation or re-architecture experience Multi-segment or multi-business-unit reporting experience Experience with Salesforce and revenue billing systems Proficiency with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker); SQL a plus Prior M&A diligence or integration exposure Excellent communication and time management skills Role Highlights High-visibility FP&A leadership seat with ownership of consolidated reporting and modeling Direct partnership with senior finance leadership and the executive team Opportunity to architect reporting infrastructure and lead Adaptive Planning re-architecture Remote-first environment with autonomy and high impact Growing, PE-backed organization with significant strategic momentum Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.