VP - FP&A

WatchGuard embraces a Flexible Work Philosophy. Most of our employees can choose to work from the office, at home, or any combination of the two. We’ve built a global workforce of outstanding team members and a flexible culture built on trust, collaboration, and belonging.

About the Position 

As the VP of FP&A, you’ll be an integral part of the leadership team efficiently scaling a finance organization of a growing business with the mission of becoming a $500mil revenue company. You will lead the management and oversight of financial planning, internal financial and operational metrics reporting, finance-business partnerships, and related operational aspects of the business. This role encompasses the company’s annual planning process, monthly and quarterly re-forecasting, management and Board reporting, and financial partnership with the organization. You should be an inspiring people leader, a strong cross-functional collaborator, an outstanding communicator, detailed operator and strategic thinker. You will have the ability to understand long-term strategies and translate them into actionable, motivating, and measurable objectives. You will understand how data can be used as an asset and competitive differentiator. You will have a growth mindset and will continuously learn and adapt the way you work. You will lead, inspire, and develop a team of passionate financial professionals excited to grow their careers and to make an impact.

The position reports to the CFO and will be a key participant in driving the success of the business.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning Lead, mentor, and scale, the FP&A and data analytics teams.

• Develop internal financial reporting and provide commentary that gives senior leaders timely insights into the trends, operational results, and growth drivers of the business.

• Build and foster strong relationships with leaders across the business. Help the company understand how all the pieces fit together and drive performance.

• Create systems and processes that enhance financial rigor and enable more critical thinking and less data manipulation.

• Provide strong financial modeling and analytical support for strategic growth projects, new product development, long-term contracts, and other business initiatives, including M&A.

• Be responsible for the processes related to operational metric review across different levels of the business.

• Handle cross-functional business initiatives and build project execution quality within the team.

• Experience

• 12+ years in accounting and/or finance organizations, preferably in the tech industry.

• 8+ years with experience leading distributed, and preferably global, teams.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow-up on own initiative.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as expert level knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and database applications.

• Extensive M&A experience.

• Individual must be collaborative self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and ability to interact positively and successfully with all levels of the company.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $255,000 - $275,000 USD, exclusive of benefits. This position is also eligible for a bonus of 25% of the base salary. Your base salary compensation will be based on your individual skills, education, and experience. Please keep in mind that the above range is the full base salary range for this role; hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical in order to allow for future salary growth. 

U.S. Benefits

·       Under our Flexible Work Philosophy, most employees can work from an office, at home, or any combination of the two.

·       Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance

·       Healthcare FSA

·       FSA with employer contribution

·       13 holidays, including a floating holiday, Juneteenth, and your birthday

·       15 days of paid annual leave

·       9 days of paid sick time

·       Paid parental leave

·       401(k) with employer match

Other Perks

·       Education assistance program

·       Dependent Care FSA match

·       Adoption assistance

·       Fertility care support

·       Backup care for family and pets

·       A growing network of employee resource groups

·       Employee referral program

·       Virtual boot camp

Why Work for WatchGuard?

WatchGuard is a global leader in network security and intelligence, advanced endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi. Our award-winning products and services are trusted worldwide by more than 18,000 security resellers and service providers to protect over 250,000 customers. Our technology keeps our customers ahead of increasingly sophisticated hackers and has fueled record revenues at WatchGuard.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values each team member's unique background, experiences, and contributions. As part of our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we prioritize creating an environment where all voices are heard and respected. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of caregiver support benefits, including parental leave, family care resources, and flexible work arrangements tailored to individual needs. Our flexible work options allow you to balance personal and professional priorities, empowering you to thrive in all areas of life while contributing meaningfully to our team's success. Learn more about our company culture at www.watchguard.com/wgrd-careers

WatchGuard provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, age, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, mental or physical disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

WatchGuard participates in E-verify.

WatchGuard is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.