Description
Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches, transmissions, springs and other engine and driveline- related performance components.
RWB in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a Director, FP&A (Head of FP&A) (hybrid role) to lead its financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting functions. Reporting directly to the CFO and leading a team of three, this individual will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information while improving the processes and reporting capabilities that support decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
· Own monthly and quarterly management reporting, including financial results, KPIs, and variance analysis.
· Consolidate forecasts across business units and challenge assumptions to improve accuracy and accountability.
· Analyze revenue, EBITDA, margins, working capital, inventory, cash flow, and other key performance drivers.
· Partner closely with accounting, operations, and business leadership to understand and communicate financial performance.
· Improve and standardize FP&A processes, reporting packages, templates, and timelines.
· Support reporting and analysis for the CFO, executive leadership, Board, and private equity sponsor.
· Lead and develop a team of three, establishing clear priorities, deadlines, and accountability.
Requirements
· Approximately 8–15 years of progressive finance, accounting, FP&A, or related experience.
· Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience.
· Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred, particularly within a multi-site or inventory-intensive environment.
· Strong accounting foundation and ability to partner effectively with controllership.
· PE-backed experience is a plus.
· Public accounting experience and/or CPA is a plus; strong candidates transitioning directly from public accounting may also be considered.
· Proven ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and operate hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong communication, leadership, and business-partnering skills.
What You Will Get:
· Eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance as of day one
· Employer paid life and disability insurance
· HSA with employer contributions
· 401(K) retirement plan with company match
· Employee wellness and assistance programs
· Paid maternity/paternity Leave
· Paid time off
· Up to 10 paid company holidays
EEO Statement: Race Winning Brands 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Approximately 8–15 years of progressive finance, accounting, FP&A, or related experience
- Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience
- Strong accounting foundation and ability to partner effectively with controllership
- Proven ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and operate hands-on in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, leadership, and business-partnering skills
- Manufacturing experience, particularly in a multi-site or inventory-intensive environment
- Private equity-backed experience
- Public accounting experience and/or CPA
What We Do
Race Winning (RWB) is an accumulation of independent businesses, each with market leading brand recognition that sells primarily pistons, and other engine related components into the Automotive and Powersports markets (high-performance racing, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, etc.). The companies are market leaders in manufacturing highly engineered engine components on their respected fields. RWB’s customer base runs the gamut from recreation to the very highest levels of professional racing, in every facet of the Automotive and Powersports Industries. The products supplied are forged and cast pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts; along with their complimentary components, piston rings, bearings, gaskets, camshafts, and a variety of other internal valve train and engine components. Other products include suspension, braking, clutching, and chassis components. With RWB’s ability to engineer solutions for their customers and the infrastructure to test, manufacture, and distribute these products worldwide, RWB has no equal in the field. RWB is truly at the cutting edge of Performance and Racing components worldwide!








