Regional Finance Manager - Remote

About the role

The Finance Manager partners with the Operations Teams in developing financial analysis and reporting that aids in effective planning and performance evaluation. In this wide-ranging role, the Finance Manager provides guidance to the front-line management team while training, coaching, developing and mentoring operations managers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the month-end close process and variance analysis versus projection and plan
• Weekly and monthly analysis of labor and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locations
• Root case analysis of revenue, operating costs and profit variances to plan and projections
• Leads base unit bookkeepers to ensure the completeness and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements
• Partners with operations teams to drive the profitable growth through productivity and revenue growth
• Oversees compliance with contract results, aid in processing scope amendments and annual contract escalation
• Trains operations managers and unit bookkeepers on use of financial reporting systems, understanding and interpreting financial reports and their finance and accounting responsibilities
• Supports the Operations teams with client meetings, quarterly business reviews and budget presentations
• Participates in new business and client retention efforts through analytical support and proforma development
• Coordinate the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers, unit bookkeepers and analyzing financial trends
• Assists in coordinating the annual budget process, which includes setting targets, analysis of monthly spreads and helping with organizing the budget presentation
• Lead analysis and responses to client inquiries
• Develop and submit monthly invoices for business unit contracts to ensure accurate and prompt payment with support from unit bookkeepers and front-line operators
• Actively involved with accounts receivable collections, inventory management and capital expenditure controls which all drive free cash flow
• Assists when needed with internal audit support and government audits
• Develops ad hoc reports for senior management
• Provides information for historical, current and future financial and statistical data
• Performs assigned special projects and analysis as needed by senior management

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibility
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance/accounting
• MBA or course work toward an MBA helpful
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to complete established deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential to your success
• Sound judgement is key as you well as prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, working with both account management and senior leaders of the organization
• Must be organized, demonstrate initiative and have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Adhering to generally accepted accounting practices and observing all financial controls and processes is required
• Working knowledge of Oracle Discoverer a plus
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required
• May require travel 2-4 times a year