Senior Director, FP&A
Job ID: 8265
Location: Huntington Beach, California [Hybrid]
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Direct Hire
We are partnering with a stable and growing multi-unit hospitality organization seeking a Senior Director of FP&A to lead enterprise-wide planning and analysis. This role will be a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, owning the annual operating plan, long-range planning, and ongoing forecasting/close support. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands-on FP&A rigor, and experience translating operational drivers (sales, labor, margins, KPIs) into actionable insights.
Salary Range: $200,000-$215,000 base salary plus additional incentives.
Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
• Lead enterprise-wide FP&A, partnering with the CFO and executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making and performance outcomes
• Own the annual operating plan, long-range plan, and monthly forecasting cadence; ensure accuracy, clarity, and executive-ready outputs
• Develop and deliver consolidated P&L reporting, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards/insights across the organization
• Lead unit-level sales forecasting, labor modeling, and operational performance analytics for field/operations leaders
• Support board-level materials and executive presentations; contribute to earnings-related support as needed
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and automation/systems optimization with a focus on data integrity and scalability
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, and other stakeholders to align plans and improve forecast accuracy
• Manage and develop a growing team
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A/finance leadership experience, with demonstrated ownership of planning/forecasting and P&L reporting
• Prior experience in multi-unit restaurants or hospitality required
• Deep expertise in annual planning, long-range planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and closed-period reporting
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and partner effectively across multiple business functions
• Experience building, coaching, and managing teams; strong leadership presence
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial/operational data into clear recommendations
About Sayva:
Sayva Solutions is an accounting, finance, technology, business transformation and human resources professional services firm whose focus is on long term relationships created through teamwork and doing what is in the best interest of others. By working with Sayva to identify your next career move, you will get the benefit of working with an experienced team who not only has a strong network of trusted clients, but expertise in the markets, and functions, we serve. We can provide insight on what your market value is, what companies have to offer, and what opportunities align best with your professional and personal goals. We are your trusted advisor throughout your search process and can help ensure you are prepared for interviews, have the information to make the best decisions, and receive a strong offer to land you that perfect job. Making a career move is not easy and can be stressful; Sayva can be your partner in making the process smooth, transparent, and rewarding.
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