The Opportunity

The Install Manager of FP&A is a critical finance leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across the business. This individual will partner closely with operations to translate project activity, including Work-in-Progress (WIP), job costing, and Gantt-based project timelines, into accurate financial insights and forward-looking forecasts.

 

This role is highly visible within the organization and plays a key part in supporting a PE-backed growth strategy, including M&A integration, margin expansion, and operational efficiency initiatives.

 

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and brings a balance of technical finance expertise, strong business partnership, and process improvement mindset. This role will establish foundational FP&A infrastructure where formal processes are nascent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, incorporating project-level drivers such as backlog, pipeline conversion, labor capacity, and installation timelines

• Heavily engaged in WIP reporting and analysis, including job cost tracking, percent-complete revenue recognition, margin fade/gain identification, and project profitability

• Monitor WIP aging, flag stale or at-risk jobs, and drive resolution of open items

• Partner with operations and project management teams to align financial forecasts with Gantt chart schedules, milestone progress, and field execution realities

• Oversee monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis of actual vs. budgeted performance across both corporate functions and project-based operations

• Coordinate with Accounting on month-end close activities: accruals, revenue recognition, unbilled receivables, and billings-in-excess

• Develop and maintain reporting around backlog, bookings, burn rate, and project lifecycle metrics to improve visibility into revenue timing and cash flow

• Drive automation and process improvements within FP&A, particularly around integration of project management systems (e.g., scheduling tools, job costing systems) into financial reporting

What You Bring to the Table

• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or investment banking, with at least 3 years supporting a project-based business

• Experience with WIP accounting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

• Familiarity with project scheduling tools and Gantt chart-based planning

• Ability to translate operational timelines into financial forecasts

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA a plus

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL); experience integrating operational/project data into financial reporting is a strong plus

• Strong understanding of consolidated financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of ownership and urgency in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and partner effectively with operations, project management, and executive leadership

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• You have an MBA, CPA, or another advanced degree or certification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• You have experience working in a private equity-backed environment with exposure to scaling operations, integrations, and more advanced reporting expectations.
• You have a background supporting a multi-location, field service, construction, or operationally complex business.
• You have prior involvement in financial systems improvements, reporting automation, or building new FP&A processes and dashboards. 

Beyond the Paycheck

At Encore, we’re all about creating a culture where success is celebrated. We recognize that our work makes people’s lives safer, and we reward those who contribute to our growth. Here’s what you can expect: 

 

• Competitive Salary: Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.  

• Purpose-Driven Work Environment: We believe in working smarter, not harder. You’ll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.  

• Flexible Dress Code: Upon joining, you’ll receive branded Encore swag, and we believe in dressing for the objective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we’ll dress up when the situation calls for it.  

• People-Focused Culture: We know our greatest strength is our people. That’s why we’ve built a culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and improving together. You’ll have the space to share your ideas and help shape a company that is constantly growing.  

• Tools for Success: Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.  

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.  

• Retirement Planning: Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.  

• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind.