Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly motivated Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our organization. This critical role is responsible for shaping and driving the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and sustainable growth.

The VP of FP&A will lead the organization’s comprehensive financial planning and analytical functions, delivering robust forecasting, actionable performance insights, and strategic financial support. This role serves as a key partner to executive leadership—including the CFO and Controller—providing data-driven recommendations that inform decision-making and optimize organizational performance.

Reporting to the EVP & Chief Financial Officer, this position requires a deep understanding of financial principles, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of enhancing financial performance, leading high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the annual operating plan and long‑range planning process in partnership with the CFO and Executive Vice Presidents.
• Lead modeling, strategic analysis, budgeting, resource allocation, and scenario planning to support major business initiatives for both the national office and the enterprise.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles, including comprehensive risk and opportunity assessments.
• Drive the implementation of rolling forecasts and support development of financial results guidance for Board and stakeholder reporting.
• Develop, standardize, and enhance financial analysis, modeling, reporting, and forecasting frameworks to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Develop and implement financial reports, models, and KPI dashboards to generate business insights and guide investment, resource allocation, and cost‑management decisions.
• Lead the integration and ongoing utilization of Workiva to streamline FP&A reporting, including standardized templates, automated workflows, and accurate, timely Board and Committee deliverables.
• Oversee KPI governance and establish a consistent performance review cadence across the organization.
• Direct and own the preparation of Board of Directors and senior management presentations, summarizing financial outlook and providing clear, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and operational teams to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent monthly performance reporting.
• Lead or support modernization of financial systems and reporting infrastructure, including dashboards, automation tools, and AI‑enabled analytics.
• Monitor organizational cash flows, funding sources, and liquidity, ensuring portfolio‑generated income supports funding requirements and determining sources of funds for existing and future commitments.
• Oversee organizational debt management, including monitoring debt levels, covenant compliance, interest obligations, refinancing needs, and liquidity impacts; collaborate with CFO and executive leadership to optimize capital structure, ensure access to funding, and support long‑term financial sustainability
• Provide leadership to FP&A staff, including defining role expectations, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating performance, and resolving escalated issues involving resources, workflows, or technical challenges.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of: Strong analytical decision‑making and ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights.
• Skill in: Collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills; excellent analytical skills to analyze financial data and make informed decisions.
• Ability to: Drive results with the ability to influence across executive and operational teams.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, or related field.

• 15+ years of FP&A leadership at the corporate headquarters level, working directly with C‑Suite leaders and Board members to drive strategic financial decisions.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.

Scouting America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and Scouting America holiday observances.

Since 1910, Scouting America has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. Scouting America promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging-where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities. Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America!