International Professional Services Firm with over 5000 employees and 20 offices worldwide, seeks a key member of the Finance and Accounting management team.  This is a highly visible position and is located in Los Angeles, directly supervising a large team of Financial Analysts.

The Finance Department measures and tracks KPIs and financial metrics that support The Firm's decision-making.   The FM provides financial and strategic support to The Firm’s management, practice groups, and collaborates with various departments. The FM will be responsible for  implementing change, problem solving, and executing projects for on-going Firm growth, as well as the daily management and development of staff.

Other responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the preparation and detailed review of the monthly financial reporting schedules, analyzing variances and projecting financial results.
• Manage the preparation of weekly/monthly KPI reporting. Provide summary highlights and other insights as appropriate.
• Lead the annual budget process. Responsibilities include collection of department input, interface with departments to provide and or confirm (budget) assumptions, consolidation of all submissions, validation/review of all inputs and preparation of materials for presentation of plan to the Firm’s management.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS in Finance, Economics, or other course of study; MBA or CPA is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A and/or Strategic Finance equivalent functions
• Experience in supervisory positions and leadership management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint