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When implemented into their daily operations, Lightspeed helps dealers increase their profitability by selling more units, service, and parts, all while creating a more streamlined experience for customers.\nLightspeed is the most complete and integrated DMS in the industry with over 500 integrations with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket parts and accessory distributors and dozens of other software tools that a dealership may use to run their business. Uniquely designed by dealers for dealers, and refined over the past 4 decades, Lightspeed empowers over 4,500+ dealers across North America with the tools and technology they need to manage their dealerships.\nPosition Summary\nThe Vice President of FP&A will be a strategic partner to the CFO, key contributor to the finance and accounting organization, and a critical member of the leadership team driving the growth, profitability and success of Lightspeed DMS. This individual will be responsible for delivering financial and operational insights, leading change-management initiatives, and preparing the company for an exit, as well as supporting the ongoing activities of budgeting, forecasting, reporting, business intelligence and managing a team of four analysts.\nWhat You'll Do\nStrategic Partnership & Insight\nBe the thought partner to the CFO and Senior Leadership Team on growth, margin, pricing, capital allocation, and M&A.\nSupport long-range planning, portfolio analysis, business development, and financing activities through analysis and scenario modeling.\nTurn data into decisions: explain what is driving results, what could change them, and what to do next.\nLink results to strategy: develop analytics and key messages around business performance and connect financial results to business strategies.\nChallenge constructively. Pressure-test assumptions and business cases and hold leaders accountable to their plans.\nPartner with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Operations so every function understands its financial metrics and value-creation levers.\nPlanning, Forecasting & Performance Management\nLead financial planning processes, including budgeting and forecasting with a disciplined cadence and clear accountability.\nDevelop financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and reporting frameworks to ensure efficient financial operations and organizational alignment.\nLead and manage the capital planning and budget process to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and business goals.\nBuild the operating rhythm: monthly business reviews, variance narratives, and KPI scorecards.\nLead scenario planning to prepare the company for upside, downside, and sponsor-driven value creation targets.\nSharpen the recurring revenue story: ARR, retention, bookings-to-revenue, unit economics, and cash conversion.\nSponsor, Board & Executive Reporting\nPrepare Board and sponsor materials that are accurate, concise, and tell a consistent story.\nContinuously monitor and improve financial reporting processes, forecasting techniques, and data analysis methods to drive financial insights.\nReview financial statements, reports, and models to develop high-level business insights, create financial projections, and advise on cost management and investment decisions.\nCollaborate with equity sponsors and the Board of Directors as a trusted partner on performance, forecasts, and value creation initiatives.\nSupport M&A, financing, and exit activity, including integration planning, synergy tracking, and readiness for a sale of the company.\nLead change-management initiatives that improve how the company plans, reports, and makes decisions.\nTeam Leadership & Development\nProvide leadership and vision for the FP&A and business teams, including managing a team of four analysts.\nLead, coach, and grow the FP&A team, setting clear expectations, giving regular feedback, and building bench strength.\nLead a team of financial professionals and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders throughout the company.\nDelegate with trust and accountability, developing people through stretch work.\nCreate a culture of ownership, curiosity, and candor where analysts challenge assumptions and raise issues early.\nProcess, Systems & AI-Enabled Finance\nModernize how FP&A works: reduce manual effort, shorten cycle times, and shift team time from reporting to insight.\nIdentify and pilot AI and automation use cases in forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting, with sound governance and human review.\nEnsure optimal maintenance and ongoing evolution of relevant technology, working closely with Accounting, IT, and Revenue Operations to keep financials aligned with financial applications.\nBe a credible voice on the data foundation: definitions, source of truth, and metric consistency.\nWhat You Should Have\nQualifications\n8+ years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or business partnering, with 3+ years leading teams, preferably in a private equity-owned SaaS portfolio company.\nProven people leader: has hired, developed, and retained strong finance talent, with the ability to lead teams of finance professionals that collaborate with global stakeholders.\nExecutive presence and influence: comfortable challenging senior leaders and delivering a clear message to the CFO, CEO, and Board.\nStrong communicator: written and verbal, with the ability to make complex financial topics simple.\nSound business judgment: prioritizes what matters, frames trade-offs, and recommends a path.\nThrives in a fast-moving, remote, cross-functional environment with competing priorities.\nMastery of planning tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Claude, etc.\nAI thought partner: experience applying AI and automation to finance workflows.\nIn today’s competitive job market, transparency and trust are more important than ever. At Lightspeed, we believe in fostering an open and honest work environment, starting with our job postings. Pay transparency is a key component of this commitment, ensuring that potential candidates have a clear understanding of the compensation they can expect.\nRemote\n$174,025—$215,338 USD\nInclusion and Diversity at Lightspeed:\nAt Lightspeed, we celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and encourage diverse perspectives. We believe that inclusion drives innovation and fosters meaningful connections. We are committed to building an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to make an impact.\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:\nLightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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