Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

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At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission: To save lives and minimize loss by identifying active threats globally and facilitating timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity.   

Our values which reflect our view on what’s important and what’s right include: We’re humans not robots, Customers always come first, We work better together, Simplicity is our strength, Our reputation is priceless, Hard work pays off.   

As one of the fastest growing software companies in the nation, we’re focused on finding the best talent and building the best team to continue accelerating our rapid growth to keep up with our demand!  

AlertMedia is seeking a detail-oriented Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to join the Finance team in our beautiful downtown Austin office.   

Who you are:  

You are an experienced leader with a track record of building and leading finance teams, establishing robust FP&A processes and partnering closely with stakeholders across the business to drive insights and decision-making. To be successful in this role, you should possess a combination of strong quantitative abilities, business acumen, and communication skills.   

What you get to do every day:   

• Lead all financial planning activities for the business by partnering with executives and other key leaders across the company   
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial planning and analysis with an eye towards scalability and automation  
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations on financial performance and business strategy  
• Utilize consistent decision-making frameworks and ROI analysis to enable decision making and to influence prioritization of key investments  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards to track business performance and influence business strategy in partnership with revenue /customer operations teams  
• Actively participate in investor relations related activities and own all bank/board reporting, strategic analysis and operating performance narratives  
• Interface with the accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and commissions processes; lead analysis of operating and financial results as part of the monthly reforecast process and ensure accurate and timely completion of all deliverables   
• Support with the evaluation and analysis of corporate development and strategic partnership initiatives  

What you bring to the role:  

• Substantial experience building and leading FP&A teams within a scaling technology business; some strategic experience within investment banking or private equity is a plus (mentioned below) 
• Extensive experience with SaaS business operating frameworks and evidence of influencing cross-functional teams and being a trusted partner   
• Experience building and managing high performing FP&A and/or Strategic Finance teams  
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Netsuite and Salesforce   
• Ability to leverage analytical tools and statistics to perform analysis and forecasting of financial and other business information; strong financial modeling background required  
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting   
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization   
• Excellent verbal and written skills and a keen attention to detail 
• Experience working for a private equity-backed technology business is a strong plus 
• BA/BS Degree in finance, accounting or a related field  
• Strong preference for candidates located in Austin, TX  

Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:  

• Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program  
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies 
• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees  
• 401K with a generous company match 
• Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other  
• Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back   
• A Best Places to Work company 8 years in a row and numerous other awards  
• Access to brand new downtown office with 360-views of Austin, high-tech building gym, and nearby running trails  
• Ongoing learning & career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team   

About AlertMedia:  

AlertMedia, backed by Vista Equity Partners, helps organizations protect their people and businesses through all phases of an emergency. Our award-winning threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions help companies of all sizes identify, respond to, and recover from critical events faster and more confidently. AlertMedia supports essential communication for thousands of leading businesses—including DHL, JetBlue, Coca-Cola Bottling, In-N-Out, and Walmart—in more than 130 countries.     

We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers. For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com.  

Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication.   

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