Company Overview (Who are we? Why should you join us?)
At ecoATM the proof of our success is in our staggering growth, extraordinary impact on protecting the planet, and providing a work culture unlike any other. We are a technology company and a pioneer of device re-commerce. Through our 7,000 automated kiosks and online marketplace Gazelle.com, we enable people all over the world to join the mobile device re-use revolution, a revolution that will get billions of used smartphones out of the e-waste cycle and into the hands of people who don’t have affordable access to the empowerment of the latest mobile technology.
At ecoATM we know our employees are our greatest strength and the key to our continued growth and success. When you join our team, you will enjoy more than just a job, you will be empowered to develop and utilize your unique talents and skills to build a rewarding career while making a lasting, positive impact on the planet.
Our Values and Leadership Behaviors
About the role
We are seeking a high-impact FP&A Manager, reporting into our Senior Director, FP&A, to lead and scale our enterprise capital planning and investment governance process across Technology, Product, Engineering, and Operations, with selective support for G&A functions.
This role sits at the center of how the company allocates capital and will partner closely with senior leadership to drive investment decisions and bring discipline and transparency to capital deployment. You will own the end-to-end capital planning lifecycle, from intake and prioritization to approval, tracking, and post-investment performance evaluation.
This is a highly visible role with direct influence over multi-million dollar investment decisions and a meaningful opportunity to shape how capital is deployed across the organization.
Key responsibilities
- Capital budgeting & governance
- Design, implement and operate a scalable capital budgeting process including project intake, scoring/prioritization, approval thresholds, funding allocation, and governance forums.
- Implement and enforce CAPEX policies and approval workflows in partnership with Accounting and Leadership
- Lead capital governance forums and ensure consistent, disciplined decision-making across functions
- Improve transparency and accountability across the investment approval process.
- Business cases & financial modeling
- Build and maintain rigorous capital models (NPV, IRR, payback, scenario/sensitivity analysis) and standardized business-case templates for companywide investments.
- Evaluate trade-offs across projects and recommend funding prioritization tied to strategic objectives.
- Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership
- Long-Range Planning & Capital Strategy
- Develop multi-year capital plans aligned with company strategy, growth priorities, and resource constraints
- Partner with functional leaders to translate product roadmaps, engineering plans, and operational initiatives into investment plans
- Identify capacity constraints and capital allocation trade-offs across the organization
- Support annual planning and long-term strategic planning processes
- Post-implementation reviews & performance improvement
- Own end to end tracking of capital investment including budget vs. actual, commitments, milestones, and variances
- Prepare exec-level CAPEX reporting and dashboards on performance.
- Conduct benefits-realization reviews, capture lessons learned, and drive process improvements to increase forecasting accuracy and ROI.
- Automate reporting, standardize templates, and shorten approval cycle times.
- Cross-functional partnership & stewardship
- Work across the organization to develop cost estimates, align headcount/capacity plans, and prioritize investments.
- Mentor junior analysts and run capital governance meetings.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, capital planning, project finance, or similar roles supporting technology.
- Strong financial modeling skills (NPV, IRR, scenario/sensitivity analysis) and proven experience building investment business cases.
- Direct experience owning or running capital budgeting, CAPEX governance, or project portfolio processes.
- Knowledge of software capitalization accounting and CAPEX/OpEx distinctions.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems (Anaplan, Adaptive) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field.
- MBA required.
Knowledge, skills, & abilities
- Results-oriented with a bias for action and continuous-improvement mindset.
- Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Collaborative influencer able to work across technical and financial stakeholders.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Business Travel (How much will you travel?)
<5%
Location (Where will you be working?)
Remote within the United States
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This information is provided per CA SB 1162 (“CA Pay Transparency Law”). Base pay information is based on market location. Learn more about ecoATM benefits here.
This position may also be eligible for short-term and long-term incentives based on individual and company performance.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Here at ecoATM/Gazelle we value diversity & belonging and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic, and are fairly and equitably compensated based on current market data. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or capital planning
- Strong financial modeling skills (NPV, IRR, scenario/sensitivity analysis)
- Direct experience with capital budgeting and CAPEX governance
- Knowledge of software capitalization accounting
- Advanced Excel skills with experience in planning systems
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field
- MBA required
What We Do
Headquartered in San Diego, California, ecoATM is the pioneer in device re-Commerce. We offer a broad network of eco-friendly automated kiosks that provide instant payment and responsible recycling for electronic devices. ecoATM kiosks, through its secure technology, provide a safe and convenient way for consumers to recycle pre-owned electronic devices across a range of manufacturers, conditions and values. We work closely with our customers to create a rewarding experience that is financially and environmentally beneficial. We’re here to change how the world thinks about pre-owned consumer technology and make a lasting, positive impact globally
