Position Summary:

Encore Fire Protection is an industry-leading, full-service fire protection company serving Maine down to Louisiana with over 50,000 customers and over 2,000 employees. Encore’s mission is to passionately deliver a unique experience to those who depend on us to save lives and protect property with innovative fire suppression, fire sprinkler and fire alarm solutions. 

This is a highly visible and impactful leadership role, ideal for a strategic finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The Director of FP&A will lead all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and operational analysis—delivering clear, actionable insights that drive business performance and support long-term value creation.

This leader will manage and develop a talented, high-performing FP&A team. Building a culture of excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement is a priority. The ideal candidate will not only provide sophisticated financial leadership but also invest in developing the capabilities of team ensuring each team member is supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance – FP&A, this role will serve as a key partner to executive leadership and department heads across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure accuracy and alignment with company objectives.
• Partner with operations to optimize financial reporting, providing data-driven insights on revenue, costs, and profitability.
• Lead monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis of actual vs. budgeted performance.
• Drive automation and process improvements within FP&A, implementing tools for enhanced data analytics and reporting.
• Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering professional development and analytical excellence.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of FP&A experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, mid-sized, or high-growth environment preferred.
• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and business intelligence tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL).
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow management, and operational KPIs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

As a company, Encore is hyper-focused on developing a culture that thrives on success and is energized by the fact that we get to make peoples' lives better and safer each day. One of the ways we do this is by generously rewarding all those who contribute to our continued growth. But we also believe that not all rewards are monetary. Here are just a few a few perks that a successful individual in this role can expect: 

• Salary commensurate with experience with opportunity for a results-driven bonus based on personal output and effectiveness in role 
• Purpose and results driven work environment (work smarter not harder) 
• We dress for the objective which means most days we wear jeans but occasionally we wear suits. As long as you know which situations require which (or aren't afraid to ask), you'll be all set! 
• Speaking of attire, we offer all employees Encore gear when they join the team 
• Freedom to express ideas - a culture of willingness to test, try, modify, adopt, enhance, improve and CHANGE as needed 
• Access to leading edge web-based productivity tools 
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross 
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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