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Director of FP&A

Vaco
$140,000.00 - $190,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cleveland
Jan 15, 2026
Vaco is hiring for a Director of FP&A opportunity in downtown Cleveland. Direct Hire, Onsite Salary: $140-190,000/yr + Bonus Job Summary: The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions for the firm. This role is responsible for providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making, improve profitability, and ensure long-term financial health. The Director of FP&A will work closely with the CFO and key stakeholders across the firm to provide strategic financial insights that support informed decision-making. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and manage annual budgets, long-range financial plans, rolling forecasts, and capacity models aligned with the firm's strategic objectives. Provide in-depth analysis of revenue, expenses, and profitability by practice area and for the firm; identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth. Provide analysis and recommendations related to pricing new business for the firm. Prepare and deliver regular financial reports and insights to firm leadership, including analysis of trends, variances, and key performance indicators to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with practice group leaders and department heads to support financial decision-making and improve operational efficiency. Implement best practices in financial modeling, reporting, and analytics. Drive automation and efficiency in FP&A processes. Take ownership of complex financial projects and initiatives from start to finish. Lead cross-functional efforts to improve financial performance, ensuring alignment with firm goals and timely execution of deliverables. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred. 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior-level role. Prior experience in an entrepreneurial environment strongly preferred. Prior experience in a professional services environment (law firm experience strongly preferred). Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools, ERP systems). Team-oriented. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong project leadership and execution skills. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.