About Ampleo
Amplēo provides experienced business leaders, including CFOs, CMOs, and CHROs, to companies on a fractional basis to help them achieve their full potential. Amplēo allows companies the freedom and flexibility to add highly expert, strategic talent as they need it, without the hassle or cost of a full-time hire. It also offers experienced business leaders and proven professionals the opportunity to do their best work across multiple companies while enjoying greater variety, flexibility, and balance in their lives. Thousands of companies rely on Amplēo professionals to deliver seasoned leadership and expert counsel at all levels of their organization.
Title: Finance Business Partner (Internal)
Department: Amplēo Internal Team
Classification: Full-Tme
The Finance Business Partner is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance operations, providing insights, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and supporting financial planning and analysis. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, audit preparation, and continuous improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls. This role is central to building financial trust at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary financial advisor to assigned business units, providing strategic insight, financial guidance, and performance analysis.
- Collaborate with leadership to evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and cost optimization strategies.
- Translate financial data into actionable recommendations to support operational and strategic goals.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for business units.
- Prepare variance analyses, identify key drivers of performance, and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop financial models to assess scenarios, profitability, and ROI on business decisions.
- Oversee accounting processes related to assigned business areas, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Manage and review the monthly close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
- Oversee billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition processes to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
- Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies, while maintaining strong internal controls.
- Partner with the Accounting team to streamline processes and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Deliver clear, concise, and insightful financial reports tailored for non-financial stakeholders.
- Establish KPIs and performance dashboards that provide forward-looking insights.
- Track and communicate business performance against financial targets.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, HR, etc.) to align financial plans with operational priorities.
- Support leaders in decision-making by presenting financial implications in an accessible way.
- Challenge assumptions and promote accountability across the business.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and financial reporting standards.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve financial visibility, and enhance efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement within finance and across partner functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred)
- 3–6 years of progressive accounting/finance experience or 2-4 years of Public Accounting or investment banking experience
- FP&A, or finance business partnering roles, ideally with exposure to both management accounting and external reporting
- Strong ability to bridge the gap between accounting detail and business insights.
- Proven track record managing financial close and reporting cycles end-to-end
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, drive accountability, and act as a trusted advisor
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Experience with ERP implementation or system integrations (preferred)
- External audit experience (preferred)
- Background in high-growth or multi-entity environments (preferred)
- Experience with finance automation or system implementation projects (preferred)
Benefits
At Ampleo, we believe in taking care of our people so they can do their best work. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options to support you and your family’s health.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
- Parental Leave – Paid leave to support you in welcoming and bonding with your growing family.
- Paid Holidays & Time Off – Enjoy company holidays and dedicated time to rest and recharge.
Ampleo is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives because we know this only makes us better. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.