Director, FP&A 2 - M5 (FPNA - FP&A)

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Our Finance team is a passionate, high-performing group committed to supporting PowerSchool operations through accurate and timely financial transaction management. The team provides critical business guidance on a broad range of accounting, reporting, and analytical projects, ensuring the integrity of financial data.

The role's primary duties include: • Establish the new Subscription Metrics and Analytics team, defining its roles and responsibilities. • Oversee all aspects of ARR data integrity and reporting. • Lead strategic initiatives to enhance data processes and accuracy. • Develop, orchestrate, and refine standardized processes for data collection, validation, and reporting. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data consistency and alignment. • Manage integration of ARR metrics from acquisitions, ensuring seamless data incorporation. • Provide leadership and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data accuracy. • Serve as a key counterpart for business stakeholders, ensuring their needs and insights are integrated into the ARR strategy. • Present status reports and actionable insights to executives and stakeholders. The Key Responsibilities out of Team Goals include: • Ensure accurate reporting to avoid compliance issues and maintain stakeholder trust. • Establish processes to smoothly incorporate ARR metrics from acquisitions. • Implement a quarterly ARR lock process to secure auditor confidence. • Drive continuous improvements in ARR operations to adapt to changing business environments. • Provide actionable intelligence to support strategic decision-making and business growth.

• The ideal candidate should: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field. • 12+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or a similar role. • Proven track record of managing data integrity and leading strategic initiatives. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to senior leadership. • Proficiency in analytics tools such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Domo, and Tableau. • Experience in subscription business models and managing subscription metrics, including ARR.