Manager of Financial Planning & Analytics

Who We Are

At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the east coast's largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day.

Our goal is to deliver superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen. 

The Opportunity

The Install Manager of FP&A is a critical finance leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across the business. This individual will partner closely with operations to translate project activity, including Work-in-Progress (WIP), job costing, and Gantt-based project timelines, into accurate financial insights and forward-looking forecasts.

This role is highly visible within the organization and plays a key part in supporting a PE-backed growth strategy, including M&A integration, margin expansion, and operational efficiency initiatives.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and brings a balance of technical finance expertise, strong business partnership, and process improvement mindset. This role will establish foundational FP&A infrastructure where formal processes are nascent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, incorporating project-level drivers such as backlog, pipeline conversion, labor capacity, and installation timelines

• Heavily engaged in WIP reporting and analysis, including job cost tracking, percent-complete revenue recognition, margin fade/gain identification, and project profitability

• Monitor WIP aging, flag stale or at-risk jobs, and drive resolution of open items

• Partner with operations and project management teams to align financial forecasts with Gantt chart schedules, milestone progress, and field execution realities

• Oversee monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis of actual vs. budgeted performance across both corporate functions and project-based operations

• Coordinate with Accounting on month-end close activities: accruals, revenue recognition, unbilled receivables, and billings-in-excess

• Develop and maintain reporting around backlog, bookings, burn rate, and project lifecycle metrics to improve visibility into revenue timing and cash flow

• Drive automation and process improvements within FP&A, particularly around integration of project management systems (e.g., scheduling tools, job costing systems) into financial reporting

What You Bring to the Table

• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or investment banking, with at least 3 years supporting a project-based business

• Experience with WIP accounting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

• Familiarity with project scheduling tools and Gantt chart-based planning

• Ability to translate operational timelines into financial forecasts

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA a plus

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL); experience integrating operational/project data into financial reporting is a strong plus

• Strong understanding of consolidated financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of ownership and urgency in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and partner effectively with operations, project management, and executive leadership

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• You have an MBA, CPA, or another advanced degree or certification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• You have experience working in a private equity-backed environment with exposure to scaling operations, integrations, and more advanced reporting expectations.
• You have a background supporting a multi-location, field service, construction, or operationally complex business.
• You have prior involvement in financial systems improvements, reporting automation, or building new FP&A processes and dashboards. 

Beyond the Paycheck

At Encore, we’re all about creating a culture where success is celebrated. We recognize that our work makes people’s lives safer, and we reward those who contribute to our growth. Here’s what you can expect: 

• Competitive Salary: Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.  

• Purpose-Driven Work Environment: We believe in working smarter, not harder. You’ll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.  

• Flexible Dress Code: Upon joining, you’ll receive branded Encore swag, and we believe in dressing for the objective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we’ll dress up when the situation calls for it.  

• People-Focused Culture: We know our greatest strength is our people. That’s why we’ve built a culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and improving together. You’ll have the space to share your ideas and help shape a company that is constantly growing.  

• Tools for Success: Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.  

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.  

• Retirement Planning: Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.  

• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind. 

EEO Statement

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.