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Director of FP&A

Vaco
$175,000.00 - $185,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Howell
Dec 10, 2025

Job Title: Director of FP&A
Location: Howell, NJ - Hybrid Schedule
Industry: Energy / Utilities / Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and analytics across the organization. This leader will partner closely with senior executives, support regulatory and capital planning initiatives, and drive key insights that shape long-term business strategy. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, deep FP&A expertise, and experience within regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

  • Build strong partnerships with senior business leaders and provide actionable financial insights.

  • Support regulatory affairs with rate case planning and scenario modeling.

  • Develop dashboards and corporate metrics to optimize operations.

  • Evaluate investment strategies for high-growth business units.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

  • Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning across income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet.

  • Perform operational analysis to identify opportunities and performance gaps.

  • Model the financial impact of regulatory changes and capital investments.

  • Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and financial systems.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Deliver timely, accurate financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for leadership and the Board.

  • Conduct variance analysis and provide strategic recommendations.

  • Support investor relations with earnings prep, SEC filings, and disclosures.

  • Partner with operational leaders to identify cost efficiencies and performance drivers.

Capital Planning & Investment Analysis

  • Build financial models to support regulatory filings, rate cases, and capital projects.

  • Collaborate with Treasury and Regulatory Affairs to align financial strategy with compliance and funding needs.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.

  • Serve as a cross-functional partner to Finance, Operations, Regulatory, and Investor Relations.

  • Drive adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and system enhancements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.

  • 10+ years of finance experience, including 5+ years in FP&A (energy/utility or regulated industry experience preferred).

  • Advanced financial modeling skills, including 3-statement modeling.

  • Strong understanding of GAAP, FERC accounting, regulated utility economics, and capital planning.

  • Exceptional communication, executive presence, and ability to influence at all levels.

  • Proven leadership and project management capabilities in fast-paced environments.

Why Join:

  • High-impact leadership role influencing company-wide strategy.

  • Significant exposure to senior executives, regulatory strategy, and capital planning.

  • Opportunity to lead modernization of analytics, technology, and FP&A processes.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and join a dynamic organization shaping the future of energy and infrastructure.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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