Manager Finance

$101,000 - $125,000/Yr

Transdev - West Nyack, NY

Full-time - Manager

West Nyack, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Manager of Finance at Veolia North America is responsible for leading and developing the finance area for assigned business units in New York. This role involves managing financial performance, reporting capabilities, and supporting rate case processes. The position requires significant financial and accounting experience to perform planning, reporting, and complex financial analysis functions, while also acting as the main contact for centralized functions such as Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, and IT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the financial team to achieve succession candidates for division positions.
• Prepare and communicate monthly financial analysis and reports for NY division business units to maintain expenditure controls.
• Lead the process of preparing reports filed throughout the year with various internal and external customers.
• Develop and execute complex ad hoc reports and analysis as requested to support various business needs.
• Prepare the annual operating plan and subsequent revisions, the medium term plan, and the 10-year strategic plans.
• Prepare annual budget for assigned NY business unit and provide budget recommendations.
• Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data compilation, manipulation, and analysis.
• Lead team in identifying and developing process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide ongoing support for business units related to financial analysis and planning.
• Identify relevant and usable data sources and report conclusions, implications, and recommendations.
• Provide requested data and analysis to the Corporate Regulatory department for rate requests.
• Play an active role in the rate case process to ensure accurate financial presentations.
• Understand multiple surcharges and reconciliations approved through the regulatory process.
• Lead the annual inventory count and reconciliation process.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for project implementation.
• Maintain awareness and practice safe operating procedures in conformance with OSHA regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Prior utility industry experience highly desired.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting budgetary and financial information.
• Proven track record of being a 'change agent' with process improvement experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication at all levels.
• Exceptional leadership abilities to influence actions in other departments.
• Ability to work under strict deadline pressures and identify creative solutions.
• Knowledge of budgeting techniques, financial modeling, and GAAP practices.
• Effective management of data and presentation skills.
• Ability to formulate and implement financial policies and standards.
• Good judgment and discretion regarding sensitive matters.
• Flexibility and calmness under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Knowledge of rate case information requirements and the rate-making process.
• Proficient with Google or Microsoft Office Suite, especially spreadsheets.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Peoplesoft, Hyperion, and SmartView.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan