The Opportunity:    

As the Director, FP&A, you will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis function for this growing public company (NASDAQ: SEAT).  This role provides strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision making and drive business performance.  The successful candidate is a thoughtful financial leader who is energized by working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.  

How your role contributes to the success of Vivid Seats: 

• Provide strategic leadership for the FP&A function, setting overall goals and priorities and ensuring the team’s alignment to organizational objectives.
• Develop and oversee the financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, ongoing forecasting throughout the year and longer-term planning.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to senior management, including variance and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor departmental G&A budgets.
• Own reporting and presentations that are used by senior management and the board of directors.
• Partner with Accounting, External Reporting and the Investor Relations functions to provide reporting and analysis to support investor and public reporting needs. 
• Lead the continual improvement of budgeting, forecasting and reporting across the company, including management of forecasting and reporting tools, processes and systems.
• Lead and develop a team of FP&A professionals, providing guidance and mentorship to foster a high-performance culture. 

How your role expectations will progress as the Director, FP&A in the first 30, 90, and 180 days:  
 
30 days in

• Complete new hire orientation, gaining the resources you need to be successful.
• Learn how ticket marketplaces operate and how you’ll contribute to providing great experiences for our customers.
• Acclimate to team and company norms, business objectives, and Vivid Seats values.
• Meet with various functional leaders across the company to begin developing relationships.
• Evaluate and understand our existing FP&A processes, responsibilities and timelines.  
• Gain a deep understanding of the systems and tools used by the FP&A team.
• You are rolling up your sleeves and jumping into to help get things done.

90 days in

• Own and drive the monthly reporting and analysis process including providing the senior leadership team with insightful analysis.
• Understand and take part in the quarter-end process, ensuring accurate data is provided to external reporting and investor relations.
• Create an improved framework for analyzing new deals across a range of complexities.
• Have established team norms and re-allocated work as needed.
• Understand the main drivers of financial performance, key inputs and data sources and areas which require extra attention.  

180 days in

• Are refining our FP&A calendar and processes and acting as a strategic owner of the function driving value to the rest of the company. 
• Are proactive and comfortable flagging areas of concern as well as opportunities.
• Have developed partnerships with stakeholders across the organization. 
• Have successfully led a forecast/budget cycle, ensuring a smooth process, effective communication, high level of accuracy and thorough variance analysis.  Have considered areas of opportunity for future cycles.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other relevant fields; M.B.A. degree a plus.
• 10+ years in FP&A or equivalent function with at least three years in a leadership role.
• Extensive financial modeling and analysis experience and a deep understanding of key accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of various financial reporting systems and data analysis tools.
• Experience working at a public company, as well as integrating acquisitions into FP&A and reporting processes.
• Effective communication skills are necessary to present financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Not afraid to ask questions and seek input; high standards for accuracy and precision.
• The ability to build collaborative partnerships with functional leaders.
• Highly detail oriented with an aptitude for learning on the job quickly.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

Vivid Seats provides competitive compensation; bonus incentives and equity for all employees; FLEX PTO; mental health days; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K matching; monthly credits and discounts for attending live events; remote work and snack allowances; and a variety of additional workplace perks. 

Location: Chicago, IL 

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