who we are . . .

For over two decades, CQ fluency has offered a full suite of culturally relevant language solutions tailored to regulated industries such as healthcare and life sciences in over 200 languages. Our game changing approach to language technology, centralization and change management as well as our expert service and inclusive culture has garnered global recognition and invaluable respect from our partners/customers. Our expertise lies in harnessing the power of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) through our team of subject matter experts, who skillfully blend meaning and feeling to foster genuine human connections. We leverage our CQ with customized, best in class technologies to not only address the intricacies of cultural nuances, but to optimize productivity. With an unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience and adhering to ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified processes, we consistently deliver the highest level of quality.

CQ fluency has achieved remarkable growth as one of America's fastest-growing private companies, securing a spot on the esteemed Inc. 5000 list for ten years. As an MBE (minority owned business enterprise), we are on a mission to improve lives by giving people a chance to be understood and ultimately creating a more accessible, inclusive, and linguistically equitable world.

who we need . . .

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as an FP&A director. In this dynamic new role, you will provide critical information reporting and FP&A support to the management team. You will deliver FP&A processes, including the annual budget preparation and ongoing business forecasting, development of presentation material for monthly investor updates, and providing monthly business performance updates, the ideal candidate will also drive discussions around business trends, development of relevant KPI/metrics, delve into dynamic modeling to deliver data driven information to business leaders.

what we need you to do . . .

• Provide executive leadership with forward-looking information to assist with their decision-making responsibilities.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining financial models. Creating annual operating budgets and long-term forecasts. Analyzing key performance indicators and performance. 
• Integrate with accounting team to support efficient monthly financials preparation and close, along with development of detailed monthly performance review package for each business unit.
• Development and preparation of organizational and practice-specific monthly forecasts, variance analysis, internal and external financial presentations 
• Lead the annual company budget process as well as monthly tracking of budget initiatives and attainment.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data to identify trends and create reports. 
• Conduct variance analysis to investigate and explain differences between actual results and forecasts. 
• Participate in strategic planning sessions, forecasting and scenario analysis. 
• Creation and distribution of weekly, monthly and quarterly information to the Executive Leadership Team, the Board of Directors and operational leadership 
• Assess need for (an implementation of) financial system reporting tools

• Stay up to date on relevant industry trends in localization and technology industry trends and their financial impact.

what we want you to have . . .

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• MBA or job-related advanced certification a plus 
• 6 years of experience in FP&A and/or Corporate Finance experience – including direct responsibility for preparation of Board materials and executive presentations.
• Experience working with US and international companies. 
• Strong PowerPoint presentation preparation skill
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must be able to work in a fast growing, rapidly evolving business, often with multiple projects simultaneously.
• Past experience within a private equity backed portfolio company preferred
• Advanced computing skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and financial modeling tools.

what is our culture . . .

Exceptional. Different. Compassionate. Fun. Happy!

CQ fluency is a “people centric” company. We not only value our clients and vendors, we also value and love our employees. Our team is passionate, energetic, and possesses exceptional skill sets. We know our team is our #1 asset and we are committed to their professional growth. We foster a dynamic environment where employees are empowered to exceed our expectations to drive their careers forward. Our employees are passionate and build lasting relationships with each other and our clients. Our environment is collaborative, casual, and FUN!

CQ fluency values and supports individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities. We provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment.