FP&A Manager

CFS is partnering with a great nonprofit organization, one of the nation's largest membership associations, to identify an FP&A Manager. This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning while preparing to step into the organization's Controller role within the next 2-3 years. Working closely with the current Controller, the FP&A Manager will gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function, including financial reporting, accounting operations, audits, and leadership responsibilities.

Why This Opportunity Is Appealing

• Clearly defined succession plan into the Controller position
• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and key decision-makers
• High-visibility role with influence across the organization
• Exposure to both FP&A and accounting leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor and develop staff
• Ability to improve processes, reporting, and financial systems
• Stable organization with outstanding employee tenure and culture
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility after onboarding
• Unique opportunity to build a long-term career path into senior finance leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across all departments
• Develop and maintain financial models, long-range plans, and revenue forecasts
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, variance analyses, and executive presentations
• Analyze membership, event, sponsorship, merchandise, and program performance
• Partner with department leaders to evaluate spending, pricing, and strategic initiatives
• Support event and program P&L analysis, profitability reporting, and financial planning
• Collaborate closely with the accounting team to align forecasting and reporting activities
• Assist with audit preparation, financial statement analysis, and accounting-related initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, automation, and operational efficiencies
• Present financial insights and recommendations to leadership teams and governing boards
• Supervise and mentor a Senior Accountant Analyst

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• CPA, CPA-track, MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a combination of both
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis experience
• Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP
• Experience within a nonprofit, membership-based organization, or service-based environment is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills required (ability to do financial modeling preferred)
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop or Enterprise is a plus
• Ability to communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred

Ideal Backgrounds

This opportunity could be an excellent fit for someone currently working as a:

• FP&A Manager
• Finance Manager, ideally within a nonprofit organization
• Accounting Manager with budgeting and forecasting responsibilities
• Senior Financial Analyst ready for leadership
• Assistant Controller seeking a more strategic finance role
• Finance professional interested in a future Controller career path

Pay

Salary: $105,000-$115,000

Schedule

• This position is slated to start the first week of September 2026
• Hybrid in Columbia, MD
• Monday - Friday
• First 90 days: 4 days in office, Friday remote
• After onboarding: 3 days in office, 2 days remote