Director of FP&A Westfield, NJ
Apple Montessori Schools Inc., Westfield, New Jersey, us, 07090
Description
Director of FP&A
Join Apple Montessori Schools as our Director of FP&A and play a key role in shaping the financial future of a growing, private-equity–backed early childhood education organization. This is a highly visible, strategic leadership role where you’ll partner closely with the CFO and executive team to drive planning, performance, and informed decision‑making across a multi‑site enterprise. If you enjoy building scalable processes, influencing strategy, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process across schools, regions, and corporate functions
Own and maintain the 5-year financial plan aligned with strategic objectives and PE sponsor expectations
Oversee financial modeling and pro forma analysis for new schools, expansions, acquisitions, pricing, and staffing initiatives
Lead scenario and sensitivity analyses to support investment, capacity, and risk decisions
Own short- and long-term cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and variance reporting
Lead month‑end performance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods
Prepare and present board‑level and executive financial reporting, including KPIs, trends, and forward‑looking insights
Deliver monthly management reporting and ad‑hoc analyses for executive leadership
Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, models, and reporting to support scale and accuracy
Build, mentor, and manage FP&A team members and serve as a finance business partner to cross‑functional leaders
Support the CFO, COO, and CEO on strategic initiatives and special projects
Why Join Apple Montessori Schools
Purpose‑driven work:
Use finance to support high‑quality early childhood education and the communities we serve.
High visibility & impact:
Partner with senior leaders and contribute to board reporting and key strategic decisions.
Growth exposure:
Support a PE‑backed, multi‑site platform with opportunities tied to openings, expansions, and long‑term planning.
Strategic FP&A scope:
Build models, run scenarios, and inform operational and capital decisions beyond routine reporting.
Build and improve:
Help strengthen FP&A tools, processes, and reporting as the organization scales.
Collaborative & flexible:
Join a people‑centered team with the flexibility of a remote role
What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:
A values‑driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
Dental and vision benefit options for eligible employees
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
Allows eligible employees to receive employer‑funded reimbursements for individual Marketplace health insurance premiums
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance through Wishbone
Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work‑life balance (for eligible employees)
65% Childcare Discount
Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
8–12+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or consulting experience
Experience in multi‑site, service‑based, and/or PE‑backed environments strongly preferred
Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on in a growth‑oriented organization.
This position will be hybrid remote and will require some travel throughout NJ and occasionally CT, PA, NY.
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Director of FP&A
Join Apple Montessori Schools as our Director of FP&A and play a key role in shaping the financial future of a growing, private-equity–backed early childhood education organization. This is a highly visible, strategic leadership role where you’ll partner closely with the CFO and executive team to drive planning, performance, and informed decision‑making across a multi‑site enterprise. If you enjoy building scalable processes, influencing strategy, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process across schools, regions, and corporate functions
Own and maintain the 5-year financial plan aligned with strategic objectives and PE sponsor expectations
Oversee financial modeling and pro forma analysis for new schools, expansions, acquisitions, pricing, and staffing initiatives
Lead scenario and sensitivity analyses to support investment, capacity, and risk decisions
Own short- and long-term cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and variance reporting
Lead month‑end performance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods
Prepare and present board‑level and executive financial reporting, including KPIs, trends, and forward‑looking insights
Deliver monthly management reporting and ad‑hoc analyses for executive leadership
Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, models, and reporting to support scale and accuracy
Build, mentor, and manage FP&A team members and serve as a finance business partner to cross‑functional leaders
Support the CFO, COO, and CEO on strategic initiatives and special projects
Why Join Apple Montessori Schools
Purpose‑driven work:
Use finance to support high‑quality early childhood education and the communities we serve.
High visibility & impact:
Partner with senior leaders and contribute to board reporting and key strategic decisions.
Growth exposure:
Support a PE‑backed, multi‑site platform with opportunities tied to openings, expansions, and long‑term planning.
Strategic FP&A scope:
Build models, run scenarios, and inform operational and capital decisions beyond routine reporting.
Build and improve:
Help strengthen FP&A tools, processes, and reporting as the organization scales.
Collaborative & flexible:
Join a people‑centered team with the flexibility of a remote role
What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:
A values‑driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
Dental and vision benefit options for eligible employees
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
Allows eligible employees to receive employer‑funded reimbursements for individual Marketplace health insurance premiums
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance through Wishbone
Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work‑life balance (for eligible employees)
65% Childcare Discount
Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
8–12+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or consulting experience
Experience in multi‑site, service‑based, and/or PE‑backed environments strongly preferred
Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on in a growth‑oriented organization.
This position will be hybrid remote and will require some travel throughout NJ and occasionally CT, PA, NY.
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