Job description
About Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.
As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.
Position summary
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) is responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s corporate financial planning and performance analysis function. This seasoned, values-based leader will be a critical leader within the Finance organization, driving strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial and operating analysis across the firm. This role is highly visible and requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex financial data into actionable business insights for the Executive Leadership Team, Program Management, and organizational leaders. The ideal candidate has deep experience in a professional services environment, understanding the critical metrics of utilization, unit economics, and resource management. This person is an integral member of the company’s management team and will report to the CFO.
They will work as part of a remote-first team to deliver the highest quality internal support and solutions to employees at scale in a fast-growing company. Nava is ~650 people today, and the Director of FP&A will be integral to enabling us to approximately double over the next several years. This role will help us solidify our position as a mid-market government contracting firm with a portfolio spanning the federal, state, and local level. Critical to this role will be the ability to deliver financial planning and analysis solutions through a customer-centric approach that leverages technology and continuously develops and leverages Nava’s FP&A and broader operational teams. As a proven leader and exceptional operator, this person should build trust and confidence in all interactions, elevate their team, serve as a role model for others, radiate their intent, take pride in strong attention to detail and precision, enjoy solving challenging problems creatively alongside internal colleagues and external teammates, setup scalable technology-enabled processes, and understand our industry’s dynamics and how best to operate within them.
We are seeking “T-shaped” candidates – people with vertical depth of expertise in planning, analysis, and financial management who are strong horizontal leaders and communicators across organizational boundaries. In particular, we are looking for a leader who is an exceptional operator, and will deeply understand our goals, business, delivery approach, and mission, before bringing their expertise to the table to help us get there.
What you’ll do
- Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes, coordinating with Executive Leadership, program leaders, practice leaders, and department heads to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategic objectives
- Develop and manage comprehensive financial models for forecasting revenues, expenses, resource capacity, cash, investments, and profitability, particularly focusing on driver-based models relevant to professional services (e.g., headcount, contracts, projects, utilization, bill rates)
- Provide insightful financial due diligence and analysis for potential strategic investments, capital expenditures, and major initiatives
- Oversee the preparation of detailed, timely, and insightful monthly and periodic financial reports for the Leadership Team and Program Management
- Monitor performance against the annual budget, forecasts and key operational metrics, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks
- Analyze key professional services metrics, including utilization, unit economics, margins by program/project/client/practice area, and backlog, providing strategic recommendations for margin improvement and efficiency
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to program and practice leaders, helping them manage their P&Ls, understand their cost drivers, and make data-driven decisions on pricing, staffing, and investments
- Oversee the end-to-end monthly contract invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with client contracts, timely submission of invoices to clients, and close collaboration with Program and Operations
- Work with the Accounting team to ensure billing practices align with GAAP regarding revenue recognition for fixed-fee, time-and-materials, and other types of contracts
- Analyze invoicing trends, monitor the aging of receivables, and provide timely financial information to support collections efforts and minimize Days Sales Outstanding
- Lead the company pricing function in partnership with Business Development, Delivery, and company leadership, ensuring competitive pricing approaches, reliable models, and flexible tools are in place to drive growth while maintaining strict adherence to firm-wide financial goals
- Collaborate with Growth and Delivery Teams to ensure that resource estimates, price targets, and supporting models are grounded in operational reality and historical performance
- Establish feedback loops and regular communication with Growth, Delivery, and other leaders are in place to provide data-driven insights that continuously improve pricing strategies and tools
- Partner with the CFO, other C-level executives, and key leaders on firm-wide strategic and operational initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Streamline and improve existing reporting and planning processes so all leaders can easily access the financial information they need to perform their roles, leveraging financial systems and business intelligence tools for efficiency and enhanced analytics
Required skills
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience within a Professional Services firm (e.g., Consulting, IT Services, Legal, or Accounting firm)
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for non-financial executives
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing an FP&A function
- Advanced proficiency in financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion), business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and contract-based ERPs (Unanet, Deltek, Netsuite).Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong computer skills and an ability to leverage technology in a contract administration context
- Excellent time management skills with keen attention to detail
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- High level of personal integrity, ethics, motivation, and ability to foster mutual respect and inclusion
- Capacity and resilience to develop, build, and grow strong working relationships at all levels of leadership, management, and external stakeholders and clients
- Ability to implement strategies and services in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing environment while maintaining alignment across organizational boundaries
Desired skills
- MBA or CPA/CFA certification
- Experience with a global or multi-entity professional services organization
- Deep understanding of professional services automation (PSA) software and how it integrates with financial systems
- Proficiency in GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Excel, Apple computers, and other tools used to support a remote-work environment
$190,000 - $210,000 a year
Other requirements
All roles at Nava require the following:
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
Perks working with Nava
Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care
Location
We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time.
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