What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director/Senior Director FP&A position at Traeger, Inc.?
Welcome to the Traegerhood
Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we've been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We're a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you're a team player who's dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us!
What You'll Do
The Director, FP&A is a senior financial leader and key member of Traeger's Finance leadership team, responsible for the full scope of financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the enterprise. This role leads a team spanning Revenue & Gross Margin, Commercial Finance, Product Finance, OpEx, and FP&A Systems — and serves as a trusted strategic partner to the VP, FP&A, Strategy & IR, CFO and executive leadership. The Director will set the vision and standards for FP&A excellence at Traeger, driving the insights, processes, and team capabilities needed to support profitable growth and sound decision-making at every level of the organization.
How You'll Help Us Win
- Own the company's annual budgeting and financial planning processes end-to-end, ensuring full P&L integrity from Revenue through EBITDA and alignment with Traeger's strategic objectives
- Serve as a primary financial thought partner to the VP, FP&A, Strategy & IR, CFO, and senior leadership team — operating seamlessly from detailed, hands‑on financial analysis to executive‑level strategic perspective, delivering clear, decision‑ready insights that inform capital allocation, performance management, and strategic priorities
- Oversee revenue, gross margin, and channel profitability analysis in close partnership with Sales, Commercial, and Product teams, ensuring investment decisions are grounded in rigorous financial evaluation
- Own the enterprise forecasting cadence and performance review rhythm, proactively surfacing risks and opportunities and communicating financial performance clearly and confidently to executive stakeholders
- Lead Supply Chain and Product Finance partnerships to optimize cost structures, improve margin performance, and support new product and sourcing decisions with sound financial frameworks
- Own OpEx planning and reporting, partnering with functional leaders across the organization to optimize investment capacity and drive accountability, efficiency, and disciplined cost management
- Oversee FP&A Systems strategy, ensuring Traeger's planning tools, data infrastructure, reporting capabilities, and AI‑enabled capabilities continuously improve to meet the needs of a growing, complex business
- Champion a culture of analytical rigor and process excellence — setting standards for financial modeling, KPI development, and management reporting that enable faster and better decisions at all levels
- Lead, develop, and retain a high‑performing FP&A organization, building a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and strong cross‑functional partnership
What You'll Need To Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
- 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with at least 4–5 years leading teams of managers in a complex, multi-functional environment
- Proven track record of building and developing high-performing finance teams and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture
- Broad FP&A expertise spanning revenue, gross margin, product, supply chain, and OpEx — with the ability to connect the dots across a full P&L
- Experience owning or influencing FP&A systems and data infrastructure, with a bias for continuous improvement in tools and processes
- Exceptional business partnering skills — able to earn trust with senior executives and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable strategic recommendations
- Outstanding communication and executive presence; skilled at presenting to and influencing C-suite audiences
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Adaptive Planning, Redshift/SQL, or similar FP&A tools is a strong plus
- Results-oriented, high-energy leader who thrives in ambiguity, manages competing priorities with ease, and holds themselves and their team to the highest standards
- Player‑coach mindset, with the ability to step into the details when required while empowering managers and teams to operate independently at scale
- Strong judgment in balancing speed vs. precision — knowing when to move quickly with directional insight and when to go deep to ensure rigor and confidence
Why You'll Love to Work Here
- Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking
- Lead a talented team working toward a common goal
- Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality
- So. Much. Food.
- Have an outdoor lover's paradise in your backyard
- Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
- 401k to help you plan for the future
- Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally
- Great discounts on all things Traeger
- Did we mention all the food?