Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

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Lakewood, CO, USA
Hybrid
165K-185K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Software
Empowering businesses to unlock the value of video.
The Role
Lead company-wide FP&A reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. Build financial models and SaaS metrics, deliver executive and board reporting, manage lender covenant reporting, partner with leaders on P&L cadence, evaluate investments and strategic initiatives, and improve FP&A tools and processes while owning the FP&A tech stack.
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About Wowza

Wowza powers the world's leading live and on-demand streaming experiences. From global events and

enterprise broadcasts to AI-powered video intelligence at the edge, we provide the most trusted, extensible,

and developer-friendly streaming platform on the market—reaching customers in over 100 countries across

education, healthcare, enterprise, gaming, and government. Backed by Clearhaven Partners, we're scaling fast

and investing in the financial leadership to guide our next stage of growth.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO and serving on Wowza's Leadership Team, the Director of FP&A owns company-wide

financial planning, forecasting, and analysis. You'll run our planning cycles, turn financial data into decisions the

executive team can act on, and build the reporting backbone that supports our board, our private equity

sponsor, and our lenders. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can model the business deeply

and communicate it clearly.

This role [manages a team of __ / is an individual contributor building toward a team] and owns the FP&A tech

stack.

What You'll Do

Planning & forecasting

• Own the budgeting, forecasting (monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year), and long-range planning

cycles, keeping them aligned with Wowza's strategic and financial goals.

• Build and maintain the financial models and planning processes behind the business, including SaaS metrics

(ARR, GDR, NDR, CAC, LTV) and the operating drivers that move them.

Reporting & stakeholders

• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and KPI dashboards, and contribute to board presentations and

investor materials for leadership, the board, and our PE sponsor.

• Manage lender reporting, including covenant compliance and the periodic financial packages required

under the company's credit agreement.

Business partnering

• Run P&L cadences and partner with functional leaders, delivering the analysis, commentary, and

recommendations that shape strategy, capital allocation, and growth investments.

• Monitor bookings and pipeline data to sharpen sales performance insight and revenue forecasting.

• Evaluate the financial impact of new opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives—ad hoc modeling,

unit economics, and corporate strategy work.

• Improve FP&A tools, systems, and processes so they scale with a high-growth business.


Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 8+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate/public accounting, including time supporting a high-

growth organization.

• Strong command of SaaS and software business models and revenue recognition.

• Solid grounding in GAAP and consolidated financial statements.

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling, with strong data aggregation and analysis skills.

• A track record of turning complex data into clear, strategic insight for executives, boards, and investors.

• A proactive, collaborative leader who influences cross-functional teams and exercises sound judgment

under pressure.

Nice to have

• Software/technology and/or PE-backed company experience.

• International subsidiaries and foreign currency experience.

• Familiarity with our stack: CRM (HubSpot), accounting (QuickBooks Online), and BI tools (Alteryx, Tableau).

• M&A experience across due diligence, integration, and post-merger optimization.


Benefits

Salary Range: $165,000 - $185,000 base (based on experience) + annual bonus

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective Day 1)
  • 401(k) with strong company match
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who We Are

Why Join Wowza

You'll join a fast-paced, mission-driven team building technology that powers real-world moments—from live-

streaming graduations to helping parents monitor NICU care. We value ownership, collaboration, and

innovation, and we back it with a supportive, global team environment. As a member of the Leadership Team,

you'll have direct influence over how the business grows.

Wowza Media Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 8+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate/public accounting, including time supporting a high-growth organization
  • Strong command of SaaS and software business models and revenue recognition
  • Solid grounding in GAAP and consolidated financial statements
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling, with strong data aggregation and analysis skills
  • Proven ability to turn complex data into clear strategic insight for executives, boards, and investors
  • Proactive, collaborative leadership with sound judgment under pressure
  • Software/technology and/or PE-backed company experience
  • International subsidiaries and foreign currency experience
  • Familiarity with CRM (HubSpot), accounting (QuickBooks Online), and BI tools (Alteryx, Tableau)
  • M&A experience across due diligence, integration, and post-merger optimization

Wowza Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wowza and has not been reviewed or approved by Wowza.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is positioned as generous, including near-unlimited/unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and a four-week paid sabbatical after five years. Flexible-hybrid and fully remote options further expand practical time-away and scheduling latitude.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as notably strong, including extended fully paid birth/recovery leave and additional paid parental/partner leave. Adoption assistance, dependent-care options, and family events broaden support beyond leave alone.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing-oriented extras include a fitness stipend/discounts, commuter benefits, EAP, pet insurance options, and office perks such as free Friday lunch and snacks where applicable. Professional-development stipends and learning subscriptions also add to the overall rewards mix.

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The Company
HQ: Lakewood, CO
150 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Wowza Media Systems™ offers streaming technology to reduce the complexities of video and audio delivery to any device. Over 20,000 service providers, direct customers and partners worldwide trust Wowza to provide robust, customizable and scalable streaming solutions—with powerful APIs and SDKs to help them engage their audiences.

Why Work With Us

At Wowza, every team member has a voice and a seat at the table. There is an equal opportunity for everyone to succeed, to advance their career and to voice any concerns that may arise. It is a team-oriented culture that still allows individuals to be autonomous self-starters. Work with Wowza and see how you can grow personally and professionally.

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