FP&A Manager Great River Group, LLC Minneapolis, MN Job Details Full-time $150,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Data integrity assurance Financial forecasting Accounting systems Financial close processing Accounting due diligence experience Data visualization software proficiency Financial model construction Data validation techniques Tooling Bachelor's degree in finance NetSuite Mid-level Scalable systems Finance Budget forecasting Data integrity and documentation Key Performance Indicators Analysis skills Business intelligence tools Managing budgets in a finance role Transaction advisory Bachelor's degree Data management Financial workflow efficiency improvements Accounting and finance experience Data-driven problem-solving Financial projection model development Financial statement interpretation Closing the books Variance analysis reporting Full Job Description Great River Group | Minneapolis, MN | Detroit, MI | Birmingham, AL Full-Time | In-Office + Approximately 2-3 Days of Travel per Month Build the FP&A Function From the Ground Up Great River Group (GRG) is looking for an FP&A Manager to help build the finance capability across a growing platform of engineering consulting companies. This is a true 0-to-1 opportunity . You won't be stepping into an established FP&A function with existing processes and reporting already in place. You'll get into the data, understand how the individual businesses operate, and build the reporting, forecasting, and financial infrastructure needed to create a clear consolidated view across the organization. We're especially interested in candidates with experience in Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Quality of Earnings (QoE), financial due diligence, or similarly analytical finance environments who are comfortable digging into imperfect data and figuring out the story behind the numbers. What You'll Do Build the FP&A reporting and forecasting infrastructure across multiple operating companies Aggregate financial and operational data into a consolidated holding-company view Build and maintain P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI, budgeting, and forecasting models Dig into variances and data inconsistencies to understand root causes rather than simply reporting the numbers Partner with controllers and accounting teams to improve reporting consistency and data integrity Help standardize reporting processes, data definitions, and financial workflows across companies Identify opportunities to streamline and modernize accounting and reporting processes Prepare financial insights, KPIs, forecasts, and recommendations for senior and operating leaders Translate financial information into actionable insight that helps leadership make better business decisions Build scalable processes and tools as the platform continues to grow What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Strong experience in Transaction Advisory Services, Quality of Earnings, financial due diligence, FP&A, or a similarly analytical finance/accounting environment Experience working directly with complex, incomplete, or inconsistent financial data Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Experience building budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting Experience working across multiple entities, business units, or operating companies preferred Strong analytical instincts and a natural tendency to trace numbers back to their source Ability to communicate financial results and recommendations clearly to senior leadership A self-sufficient, hands-on approach and comfort operating in an environment where the processes haven't been built yet Experience with multi-entity organizations, holding companies, private equity-backed businesses, ERP implementations, Power BI, NetSuite, Acumatica, or similar systems is a plus. Who Will Thrive Here? This opportunity is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building rather than maintaining . You may be coming from Transaction Advisory Services or Quality of Earnings and looking for an opportunity to move into an operating environment where you can use those analytical skills to help build a business. Or you may already be in FP&A or finance and have experience creating structure where very little existed before. Either way, you should be comfortable rolling up your sleeves, working through messy data, challenging assumptions respectfully, and personally building the tools and processes the organization needs. Location & Work Arrangement This position may be based in a Great River operating company office in one of the following markets: Minneapolis, MN Detroit, MI Birmingham, AL This is not intended to be a fully remote FP&A role. We believe proximity to the business is important for understanding the numbers, building strong relationships, and becoming a trusted partner to operating leaders. Approximately 2-3 days of travel per month to other company locations is expected for in-person collaboration, planning, and reporting reviews. Compensation |

Base Salary:

Approximately $150,000 annually, plus bonus. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Additional bonus details will be discussed during the interview process. About Great River Group Great River Group is building a growing platform of engineering consulting businesses operating across multiple markets and locations. The organization combines the entrepreneurial nature of its operating companies with the resources and shared capabilities of a larger platform. This role will have the opportunity to help shape how financial information, reporting, and decision support evolve as the organization continues to grow. If you're energized by the opportunity to take complex financial information, make sense of it, and build an FP&A function from the ground up, we'd like to talk.

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