Echo Global Logistics

Director, Finance

Echo Global Logistics$148K — $216K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master's degree or CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance; management experience preferred.
  • Logistics, 3PL, or supply chain experience strongly preferred.
  • Expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills required.
  • Familiarity with FP&A/ERP systems like Anaplan or Workday and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI desired.
  • Proven record as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership in resource allocation and P&L decisions.
  • Experience in business integration or post-merger activities is highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all financial planning for Supply Chain Solutions, including budgeting and forecasting.
  • Produce monthly and quarterly management reports and variance analyses for executives.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to aid business and investment decisions.
  • Collaborate with leaders to analyze performance and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support financial integration of service lines and develop reporting frameworks.
  • Create executive financial presentations that clearly communicate segment performance and strategy.
  • Act as a financial resource, enhancing financial performance across cross-functional teams.
  • Drive improvement of FP&A tools, systems, and processes, particularly in KPI reporting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available; specific details on the careers page.
  • Access to employee support resources and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
As the Director of FP&A for Echo's Supply Chain Solutions segment, you will serve as the dedicated finance leader for one of Echo's priority growth areas - encompassing Managed Transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, parcel, and cross-border transportation. This segment represents a critical pillar of Echo's strategy to become a full supply chain solution partner for its clients. You will be the primary financial business partner to the President and senior leadership of the Supply Chain Solutions segment, leading all financial planning, analysis, and performance management activities for the business. This role requires deep commercial acumen, strong leadership, and the ability to connect financial outcomes to the operational drivers that define the segment.

This role will report to the VP of Finance and will collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Solutions segment leadership team, corporate FP&A, and cross-functional partners across Operations, Sales, and Technology to ensure financial rigor and strategic alignment across the segment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and lead all financial planning processes for the Supply Chain Solutions segment, including the annual budget, long-range plan, and rolling forecasts across service lines including Managed Transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, parcel, and cross-border transportation.
  • Produce and continuously improve monthly and quarterly segment management reporting (P&L, volume, revenue, gross profit, and operating metrics) and variance analyses versus budget, forecast, and prior periods for executive and board-level audiences.
  • Build and maintain sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to support the business and capital investment decisions within the Supply Chain Solutions segment.
  • Partner closely with segment leaders to analyze revenue, gross profit, and key operational KPIs across service lines; identify performance gaps versus plan and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support the financial integration of service lines into the Supply Chain Solutions segment, including development of combined reporting frameworks and synergy tracking.
  • Design and deliver executive-level financial presentations and board materials that communicate Supply Chain Solutions segment performance, strategic outlook, and investment priorities with clarity and conviction.
  • Act as a cross-functional financial resource across Supply Chain Solutions, Operations, Sales, and Technology; proactively engage segment VPs and directors to improve financial performance and enhance the quality of financial support.
  • Drive continuous improvement of FP&A tools, systems (Anaplan), and processes specific to the Supply Chain Solutions segment, including automation of KPI reporting and cost tracking across the various service lines.
  • Partner with accounting resources to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data and assumptions across segment reporting in accordance with company policies and applicable standards.
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decisions, including new service line launches, customer profitability assessments, network optimization, and M&A integration activities.


Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master's degree or CPA is highly desirable.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related financial role; prior people management experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in the logistics, 3PL, or supply chain industry strongly preferred but not required.
  • Expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills required.
  • Experience with FP&A/ERP systems (e.g., Anaplan, Workday) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) highly desirable.
  • Proven track record of serving as a trusted financial business partner to senior operational and commercial leadership, with experience influencing resource allocation, business strategy, and segment-level P&L decisions.
  • Experience supporting business integration or post-merger activities is highly desirable.


Core Skills & Competencies
  • Strategic commercial acumen: ability to understand the economics of a multi-service-line logistics business and connect financial outcomes to operational and go-to-market drivers.
  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills; ability to distill complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior audiences.
  • Strong leadership capability: inspiring and developing high-performing teams while maintaining accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Exceptional analytical rigor, attention to detail, and structured problem-solving ability.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Experience in or strong enthusiasm for transportation and supply chain


Work environment/physical demands summary:

This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

Benefits

For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.

Compensation
$148,789.00-216,338.00 per year

This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.

About Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. The company offers a wide range of services, including truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and expedited shipping, as well as managed transportation, supply chain analytics, and freight audit and payment services. Echo's clients include shippers of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, across a variety of industries. The company's proprietary technology platform, EchoShip, provides real-time visibility and control over shipments, helping clients optimize their supply chains and reduce costs. Echo has been recognized for its innovative technology and customer service, and has received numerous awards and accolades.
Learn more about Echo Global Logistics
Size
9 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$15.8 million
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ

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