gearUP
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
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Company info:
gearUP's mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear - on time for game time! We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athletes on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have much opportunity ahead of us. Now is a great time to join our team!
Position Summary The Director of FP&A leads financial modeling, planning and analysis for the company and serves as a strategic finance leader owning the company's budgeting, forecasting, data analytics, and long-range planning processes. This role reports to the CFO and partners directly with executive leadership to provide insights that shape business strategy, drive growth, and ensure financial discipline.
Responsibilities
Lead the company's financial planning processes including hands on ownership of the annual operating plan, recurring forecasts, financial models, and long-range plans. Ensure assumptions are clear, data-driven, and aligned with corporate strategy
Deliver executive-level reporting and insights that explain business performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and influence strategic decision-making
Partner with the executive leadership team to evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and key strategic decisions, providing scenario modeling and financial recommendations
Oversee and enhance financial models to improve forecasting accuracy, business visibility, and strategic alignment
Support M&A and strategic growth initiative modeling
Own daily, weekly and monthly reporting including KPI reporting packs, variance analysis, cohort performance, contribution margins, and data analytics
Mentor, lead and develop a growing data analytics team
Ensure collaboration with Accounting, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising, and cross-functional partners to maintain accuracy in financial reporting, manage spending, and support operational decision-making
Drive process improvement and standardization across financial planning and analysis to enhance efficiency, scalability, and transparency
Partner with the Accounting team on month end close, inventory reviews, and forecast to actual reconciliations to ensure data integrity
Lead Board package and investor reporting development with clear narratives and visuals
Support the CFO with ad-hoc analysis and projects related to the FP&A function including company-wide data analysis and reporting
Other projects and responsibilities, as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred
10+ years of direct experience in FP&A, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting and data analytics
Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis, with a focus on scalability and accuracy
Deep understanding of eCommerce, Retail, and/or SaaS metrics, including LTV/CAC, gross margin, and EBITDA contribution
Advanced proficiency in Excel and with FP&A and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc)
Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Proven experience supporting fundraising or investor relations, including preparation of data rooms, pitch materials, and financial narratives
Proven experience as a strategic thinker with the ability to connect financial outcomes with business objectives
Highly self-motivated and accountable workstyle, with internal sense of urgency, a desire for efficiency, and ability to execute hands on deliverables
Experience in venture-backed or private-equity-backed companies at the Series A-C stage a plus
Exposure to board-level reporting, fundraising processes, and investor management a plus
Onsite highly preferred; remote with frequent travel will be considered
Previous involvement in athletic programs a plus
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Viewing computer monitors for extended periods of time
Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time
Benefits Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Healthcare Benefits - Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
Dental insurance through Regence
Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife - effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
Group Term Life insurance - company paid
Long Term Disability insurance - company paid
Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - plan provided through Canopy
401(k) Plan - participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution
Company Stock Options
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Company info:
gearUP's mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear - on time for game time! We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athletes on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have much opportunity ahead of us. Now is a great time to join our team!
Position Summary The Director of FP&A leads financial modeling, planning and analysis for the company and serves as a strategic finance leader owning the company's budgeting, forecasting, data analytics, and long-range planning processes. This role reports to the CFO and partners directly with executive leadership to provide insights that shape business strategy, drive growth, and ensure financial discipline.
Responsibilities
Lead the company's financial planning processes including hands on ownership of the annual operating plan, recurring forecasts, financial models, and long-range plans. Ensure assumptions are clear, data-driven, and aligned with corporate strategy
Deliver executive-level reporting and insights that explain business performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and influence strategic decision-making
Partner with the executive leadership team to evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and key strategic decisions, providing scenario modeling and financial recommendations
Oversee and enhance financial models to improve forecasting accuracy, business visibility, and strategic alignment
Support M&A and strategic growth initiative modeling
Own daily, weekly and monthly reporting including KPI reporting packs, variance analysis, cohort performance, contribution margins, and data analytics
Mentor, lead and develop a growing data analytics team
Ensure collaboration with Accounting, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising, and cross-functional partners to maintain accuracy in financial reporting, manage spending, and support operational decision-making
Drive process improvement and standardization across financial planning and analysis to enhance efficiency, scalability, and transparency
Partner with the Accounting team on month end close, inventory reviews, and forecast to actual reconciliations to ensure data integrity
Lead Board package and investor reporting development with clear narratives and visuals
Support the CFO with ad-hoc analysis and projects related to the FP&A function including company-wide data analysis and reporting
Other projects and responsibilities, as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred
10+ years of direct experience in FP&A, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting and data analytics
Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis, with a focus on scalability and accuracy
Deep understanding of eCommerce, Retail, and/or SaaS metrics, including LTV/CAC, gross margin, and EBITDA contribution
Advanced proficiency in Excel and with FP&A and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc)
Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Proven experience supporting fundraising or investor relations, including preparation of data rooms, pitch materials, and financial narratives
Proven experience as a strategic thinker with the ability to connect financial outcomes with business objectives
Highly self-motivated and accountable workstyle, with internal sense of urgency, a desire for efficiency, and ability to execute hands on deliverables
Experience in venture-backed or private-equity-backed companies at the Series A-C stage a plus
Exposure to board-level reporting, fundraising processes, and investor management a plus
Onsite highly preferred; remote with frequent travel will be considered
Previous involvement in athletic programs a plus
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Viewing computer monitors for extended periods of time
Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time
Benefits Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Healthcare Benefits - Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
Dental insurance through Regence
Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife - effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
Group Term Life insurance - company paid
Long Term Disability insurance - company paid
Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - plan provided through Canopy
401(k) Plan - participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution
Company Stock Options
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