Director, FP&A

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Professional Services • Transportation
The Role
Lead FP&A team to build budgets, forecasts, multi-year financial models, M&A valuation analysis, and board/investor reporting. Partner with operations and accounting to develop scalable reporting, train stakeholders on financial concepts, and deliver accurate, timely financial analysis to support executive decision-making.
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Director, FP&A 

Position Summary for Director, FP&A

The primary goal of this position is to provide reliable financial analysis to the executive team for them to make sound financial decisions for the organization. The Director, FP&A will work closely with the Treasurer, CFO, CEO and operations executives to help prepare, consolidate, and analyze budgets, forecasts, M&A valuation analysis, job evaluation/performance analysis and much more.

This person will lead a team of 1-2 financial analysts and will develop reporting processes for Finance, Accounting, and Operations. Key reporting disciplines include areas such as job cost, labor tracking, revenue and profit recognition, and multi-year financial modeling. Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, has a background in construction and/or program management, accounting, and finance, and has a demonstrated ability to develop efficient and scalable low-cost reporting processes.

The candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness and display a high aptitude for effectively prioritizing and solving problems. This is a full-time opportunity located in our Carmel, IN headquarters.

Rewards for the Director, FP&A

  • Competitive starting salary 
  • Annual incentive
  • Great benefits & paid time off
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Gym membership
  • Inviting corporate office with complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Fast growing, international auction company

Our Culture

At our company, we move fast and ditch the corporate red tape. Our culture is built on four core pillars: transparency, no bureaucracy, a bias for action, and strict accountability.

This means we value real-time communication over endless syncs and clear ownership over committees. 

As the Director, FP&A; you will be empowered to make decisions, trusted to execute, and expected to bring a positive, can-do attitude.

We believe in keeping things simple, trusting our leaders, and always doing exactly what we say we are going to do.

Core Values & Leadership Attributes of the Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Director, FP&A who not only brings strong financial and analytical capabilities but also embodies the values and leadership behaviors that define how we operate. 

  • Leads with unyielding integrity and consistently does the right thing, even when it is difficult.
  • Brings enormous energy and a high sense of urgency, proactively identifying opportunities and driving work forward.
  • Has an innate drive to win and a competitive spirit, while balancing that ambition with genuine empathy and respect for others.
  • Influences effectively, using sound judgment and thoughtful influencing strategies to impact, shape, or redirect the behaviors and decisions of others.
  • Embraces and leads change, helping the organization navigate change management with clarity, resilience, and a positive mindset.
  • Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, continuously asking questions, challenging assumptions, seeking to understand the “why,” and finding better ways to solve problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the Director, FP&A 

  • Develop and manage the annual operating plan and capital budget.
  • Develop efficient and scalable processes within FP&A to support the operations department’s information needs.
  • Apply critical thinking and make recommendations when preparing financial analysis.
  • Manage the five-year modeling of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements. 
  • Develop and manage investor relations presentation materials. 
  • Develop and manage the Board of Directors’ quarterly financial reporting package.
  • Prepare and review the quarterly forecast in conjunction with operations. Apply critical thinking to challenge forecast assumptions to improve accuracy and reliability. 
  • Oversee, motivate, train, and develop the FP&A department team. 
  • Will work closely with Operations Accounting and Corporate Accounting groups. 
  • Ability to effectively train individuals in operations on reporting tools and basic financial concepts such as revenue and profit recognition, job cost analysis, under/over billings, etc.
  • Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential. 
  • Other special projects as assigned. 

Requirements


Qualifications for the Director, FP&A

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
  • MBA with an emphasis in Finance strongly preferred.
  • Has, or is working towards, CPA and/or CFA Charter.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems and data manipulation/reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of Program Management or Construction Management work. 
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance support services related experience. 
  • Advanced knowledge Microsoft Excel for financial modeling. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics F&O D365.
  • Must have excellent oral, written and communication skills. 
  • Excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills. 
  • Team player with the ability to self-start and work independently. 
  • Ability to mentor/train others. 

America’s is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • MBA with an emphasis in Finance
  • Has, or is working towards, CPA and/or CFA Charter
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance support services related experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel for financial modeling
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics F&O D365
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems and data manipulation/reporting
  • Strong knowledge of Program Management or Construction Management work
  • Excellent oral, written and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to mentor/train others and lead a small team
  • Ability to protect confidential information
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The Company
HQ: Washington, PA
2,505 Employees

What We Do

American Auto Auction Group, LLC provides auto auction services, including automotive remarketing, live and online auctions, and transportation services. They are a leading nationwide automobile auction and remarketing facilitation company.

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