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This is a hands-on leadership role for a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-scaling, multi-entity environment - someone who can bring order, consistency, and audit-grade rigor to a growing global business while partnering closely with the VP-Finance, PE sponsor, and cross-functional leaders. FP&A owns budgeting and forecasting; this role owns the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of everything behind the numbers. 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