Director Of Financial Planning & Analysis - Virtual/Remote

Job Title
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Job Level:
Senior-Level Job Type
Full-Time, Exempt Job Location:
Cotopaxi HQ: Salt Lake City, Utah (Preferred)
Job Compensation
Eligible for remote work in California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
$125-160k plus bonus potential. Cotopaxi is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) who will be responsible for leading the FP&A team to provide financial forecasting and clear, actionable analysis and recommendations to the company.
The Director and their team will work specifically with upper management, cost center managers and individual players to create financial plans and quarterly revisions to achieve company objectives, including managing and improving financial analysis procedures, as well as identifying and prioritizing recommended actions to achieve the company’s financial objectives. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of professional experience working with a direct-to-consumer company, will be experienced with NetSuite and will be skilled in conversing and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Benefits Medical, dental and vision benefits. Company paid basic life insurance. Company paid short-term disability coverage. Company paid life assistance program, with the election of medical coverage. Company paid mental health benefits. Company paid volunteer time. 401(k) plan with employer match. Unlimited responsible PTO. In The Wild Time: Dedicated paid time out of your work week to spend outdoors. Remote work stipend (for remote employees only). 60% off Cotopaxi products. Additional outdoor/adventure/lifestyle brand discounts. $1,000 stipend after 18 months for bucket list adventure. $5,000 stipend after 5 years for bucket list adventure. Annual company-wide outings and regular virtual/in-person celebrations. A fun, people-first company culture! Culture Cotopaxi is a carbon neutral certified B Corporation that creates sustainably made outdoor gear designed to fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to Do Good. Our Gear for Good Ⓡ
promise is to make gear that lasts and to have a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. By 2025, we’re committed to using repurposed, recycled, or responsible materials in all of our gear. We also allocate at least 1% of our annual revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which awards grants to nonprofit partners with proven track records of alleviating poverty. Through our Foundation to date, we have reached an estimated 3.5 million individuals living in extreme poverty. Cotopaxi is a company that values people, innovation, and adventure and our work environment reflects just that. Whether you are working from one of our retail stores, our headquarters, your couch at home, or even your van in the woods, you’ll feel the camaraderie of our amazing team of visionaries, builders and go-getters. We are a team of adventurous, mission-driven people looking to prove that business CAN be a force for good. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities (How You’ll Do It): Interact proactively and collaborate with leadership teams on a regular basis. Manage annual planning and budgeting process company-wide (eCommerce, Retail, Wholesale, Corporate and International). Provide clear and accurate 3-statement forecasts on time within established deadlines. Prepare monthly and quarterly internal and board reports. Review historical data, predict future results, analyze and explain budget variances Review analysis results, develop insightful suggestions for investment, sourcing and cost reduction that drive strategic business decisions. Review and identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost-savings opportunities and work cross-functionally to achieve these initiatives. Identify key data sources and utilize data-driven insights about important departmental metrics to improve business decisions. Coordinate, prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and 12-month rolling forecasts and prepare reporting on actuals vs. budgeted results, including additional ad-hoc analysis on results. Establish budget and operating benchmarks, to assist in preparation of monthly and annual forecasts. Maintain awareness of proper internal controls and make recommendations for any deficiencies. Perform quantitative analysis required for strategic planning, special projects, and reports for management and communicate results to the management team. Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Prepare other reports and participate in special projects as requested. Maintain and improve current tools used for the FP&A function and make recommendations for additional tools as needed. The Ideal Candidate (What You Need to Succeed): A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years of professional finance experience. Experience working for a Direct-to-Consumer and B2B company in the CPG industry. Prior experience managing the FP&A function. Excellent presentation skills. Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and statistical skills. Strong 3-statement financial modeling skills, along with an understanding of financial reporting and cash flow information. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
Experience working with a large ERP/Financial System, preferably NetSuite. Experience with FP&A tools such as Cube, Vena or others. Experience with PowerBI is preferred. Must be detail-oriented and able to balance multiple responsibilities and tasks while meeting deadlines. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively across all levels of the organization from the Exec team to individual contributors. Process improvement driven. Skilled in telling the “story” the data represents in a clear, concise way that is easily understandable. Requirements Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Located in California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum of 5-7 years of professional financial planning experience. Experience working for a Direct-to-Consumer and B2B company in the CPG industry. Experience working with a large ERP/Financial System (preferably NetSuite). Equal Opportunity Employer Cotopaxi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Requisition #clgzdka8dg3880qnwypnrwcrf