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Paylocity Manager Financial Planning and Analysis in Schaumburg, Illinois
Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
There are jobs and then there are careers. Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!
This high-profile position is responsible for all aspects of budgeting, forecasting and analysis for assigned groups within the Company and will have the opportunity to assist in the management of analysts on the team. The FP&A Manager works directly with the Director and Sr Director of FP&A to develop and execute strategic financial goals, which are then utilized to create the annual budget, subsequent monthly forecasts and long-term models. The FP&A Manager will also work directly with the Accounting group to analyze monthly variances and review actual results. Results versus plan and other analytics are communicated to management through monthly and quarterly slide decks with action plans developed and monitored to take corrective actions where necessary. The position will have direct communication and will partner with Senior Management as well as opportunity for regular interaction with the CFO. This role also requires the ability to multi-task and to develop strong working relationships with individuals across the organization. As Paylocity is a growing organization, the FP&A Manager is also tasked with developing and hiring staff as necessary.
Location: Schaumburg, IL with opportunity for hybrid remote work
Reports to: Director of FP&A
Responsibilities:
The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
40% - Develop the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, maintain financial projections
20% - Analysis of trends and impact on future results, further expand analysis and best practices
30% - Analytics and special projects
10% - Communication of results and projections
Management of one Senior analyst?currently on the team
Independently own and drive other ad hoc analyses and financial modeling as needed to support your departmental leaders and business decisions
The most important task is to be able to develop sound accurate financial forecasts for the company’s financial results with a high degree of accuracy as well as to correctly identify business drivers and challenges so that the organization can head in the right direction.
Convey financial concepts and activity to non-financial personnel in an effective manner.
Task and deadline-oriented and able to meet timelines and deliverables.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
6-10 years experience in a similar role with extensive analytics/modeling experience
3 years FP&A Management Experience preferred
Experience in a fast paced, high growth public company; ideally in the technology/SaaS sector
Experience with management of enterprise software
Ability to project manage cross-functional initiatives and drive deliverables that facilitate executive-level decision making
Advanced experience with analytics/modeling
Analytical background and a proven familiarity/understanding of financial statements (e.g. FP&A, Big 4 Transaction Services, corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting preferred)
Advanced knowledge of MS office, especially Excel and Powerpoint
NetSuite and Anaplan experience a plus
Familiarity with developing/maintaining operations headcount labor models
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others, including non-Finance personnel and executives
Experience working with C-suite executives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to effectively develop planning calendars and meet deadlines
Inquisitive by nature and work to investigate and continuously learn about company practices and the competitive environment
Forward looking and can quickly understand the important business drivers and information to help the Company be successful.?
Thorough; high degree of accuracy and completeness in calculations of forecasts and analysis.
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact leavebenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed. This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $89,000-$127,200/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. (https://rise.articulate.com/share/NWT-xukAz2nsMapN3L3TSRXfxzBGrFh_#/) This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
