Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Manager of Finance, Corporate FP&A to be a key partner to the VP of Finance and Investor Relations. This role will support key strategic decisions with compelling financial analysis and help drive profitable growth for LifeStance (approx. $1B revenue and P&L). 

The Manager of Finance will assist with responsibilities including financial planning and analysis, monthly forecasting and annual and long-range planning; monthly and quarterly reporting; financial planning system and forecast model review and enhancement; financial decision support analytics; and process and systems improvement. 

COMPENSATION: $90,000 - $120,000/annually, with additional annual bonus potential

LOCATION: Remote (within the U.S.), with typical working hours aligning with the Pacific Time Zone (PST)

Consistent with LifeStance’s values, every member of the LifeStance team is expected to support each other and the mission, which may mean participating in projects and initiatives and performing functions and responsibilities not specifically outlined in this job description.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning & Forecasting

• Play a key role in the company’s planning and forecasting processes, coordinating with key stakeholders 

• Drive profitable growth by improving visibility, forecasting, consolidation and analysis of results and key metrics while advising senior management on insights and recommended actions 

• Develop a deep understanding of key financial and operational drivers across the organization and leverage that acumen to effectively predict and describe future periods 

• Engage with finance and business leadership across all areas of the Company to deliver timely and robust planning content, explanatory power, insights for action, and process improvement 

Management/External Reporting & Analysis 

• Prepare clear, accurate and in-depth financial analyses in support of monthly reporting packages, quarterly close materials, and other management reporting cycles 

• Prepare succinct and clear executive presentations that simplify complex topics, often with time sensitive deliverables 

• Ensure data integrity and drive consistent and accurate reporting of Finance data across the organization 

• Lead and coordinate ad hoc requests from company leadership 

Financial Systems/Modeling 

•  Support ownership of Planful, the company’s financial planning tool, and identify/implement opportunities for enhancing financial models, input templates, data hierarchies, etc. 

• Train others on use of financial planning system and serve as point of contact for administration of system 

• Maintain system updates, enhancements, and data integrations 

• Collaborate with various stakeholders in creating reports that pull data from multiple sources 

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Develop partnerships with stakeholders throughout organization 

• Drive cross-functional alignment on finance processes and planning, and collaborate across teams to improve data quality and speed of reporting 

• Actively seek opportunities to improve tools and processes 

• Effectively manage numerous projects at a given time in a fast-paced environment 

• Ensure the highest level of effectiveness and continued skill development of the Corporate FP&A team 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field; MBA, CPA, or other relevant qualifications preferred. 

• 5+ years of relevant experience as manager of finance or similar role required

• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices; strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, both internal and external, and financial modeling. 

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities, PowerQuery, and PowerPivot required

• Experience with financial planning software, Planful or Adaptive administration required

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills. 

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities; strong executive presence and ability to communicate clearly with senior executives and finance partners. 

• Superior analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor as well as experience resolving complex business problems with well-structured analytics; ability to provide strategic thought leadership. 

• Strong process and change management orientation, including managing systems and stakeholders. 

• Strong data visualization skills and familiarity with BI tools and Management Reporting systems. 

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. 

• Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture. 

LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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