Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Location

Hybrid  - Louisville, KY

About the Role

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis provides leadership in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role develops financial models, prepares reports, conducts research and analysis, supports month-end close activities, and monitors financial practices and procedures. The Director provides insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency, optimize expenditures, and enhance financial performance while supporting the Finance Department and collaborating with other departments across APH.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, including capital expenditure planning, partnering with Finance and cross-functional department leaders to establish key drivers, monitor actual expenditures, and support financial decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and implement forward-looking financial models, key analytics, and business scenarios for various business units, projects, and potential investments to evaluate opportunities and improve financial performance.
• Perform month-end close responsibilities and analyze financial results, including reviewing accounting transactions and their interrelationships, identifying trends and variances, researching accounting issues, and recommending solutions to management.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, management reports, and ad hoc analyses for senior management, advising on key financial drivers, performance trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial information, provide departmental financial support, track actual expenditures, and evaluate financial performance to guide business decisions.
• Manage capital expenditure requests in partnership with department leaders, ensuring requests are financially sound, properly reviewed and approved, and monitored against established baselines.
• Track and analyze customer and product metrics to support sales and product development strategies and identify opportunities for improved financial performance.
• Assist in evaluating current and potential investments through financial analysis, modeling, and assessment of business scenarios.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations and slide decks for Board of Trustees and Finance Committee meetings.
• Ensure financial and accounting activities, systems, and procedures comply with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, company policies, internal controls, and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls, applying critical thinking to analyze and classify transactions, identify accounting problems, research potential solutions, and provide recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
• Provide support to internal and external auditors by assisting with audit requests, financial documentation, and related inquiries.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to financial and accounting processes, reporting methods, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness through a collaborative approach.
• Create and maintain process documentation to support training, consistent procedures, and ongoing operational support, including educating others on new or revised processes.
• Participate in financial system reviews, testing, implementations, and migrations to support system effectiveness, data accuracy, and process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.  MBA, CPA, and/or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in accounting and/or financial analysis.
• 5+ years’ experience in management.

Note: A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered when competency in the role is demonstrated.

About APH
At the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), we believe access to the right tools and information at the right time can change lives.  Every day, we work to break down barriers and empower students, families, adults, and educators—creating a future that belongs to everyone.

From braille and large-type books to cutting-edge digital tools, our products and services reach people who are blind or low vision across the U.S. and beyond.  If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and impact—you belong here.

Compensation & Benefits

$77,000 - $98,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits Highlight

• Employer subsidized insurance (with family planning benefits)
• HSA and FSA options with company contribution
• 4 weeks PTO + 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• Company-provided short-term disability and basic life insurance
• Voluntary life and accidental death & disability insurance
• Health and well-being initiatives
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
• Voluntary pet insurance

Accessibility & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. APH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.

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