Area Director Finance

US ECOLOGY LIVONIA, INC.•Wayne, MI

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About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Director Finance is responsible for directing, overseeing, and supporting accounting and financial functions throughout the Area. This includes the integrity and reliability of financial reporting, timely and accurate transaction processing, analytical support for strategic business functions, and statutory financial compliance. This role seeks to partner with Area President on strategic opportunities and key initiatives leading to profitable growth and margin expansion.

Requirements

Certified Public Accounting (CPA) License.
Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
The ability to professionally interact and influence area and business unit leadership team, as well as, staff and customers to effectively accomplish goals in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Must be able to apply critical thinking and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Must be able to effectively coach, mentor, and train seasoned managers to meet performance expectations as described above.
Must be able to work through others to accomplish goals and objectives.
The ability to establish processes and procedures to ensure effective department workflow.
The ability to track, measure and manage performance.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team environment.
Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal direction from leadership.
An understanding of business unit operational functions and related needs and requirements and the ability identify issues, weigh options, and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes.
Advanced skill level with Excel
Minimum of 5 years of related professional level accounting or financial experience.
Minimum of 2 years managerial, supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

P&L Management - Reviews monthly close and forecast results and meets with operations partners to establish course-corrective actions. Ensures proper focus is being placed on margin expanding activities and underperforming business segments.
Decision Support - Provides decisional support and recommendations to the Area President as it relates to all facets financial reporting and business analysis.
Supervises Business Unit Finance Managers - Directs, manages, and develops Area and Business Unit Finance Managers including hiring, onboarding, developing, coaching, and managing performance.
Market Strategy - Supports and controls the financial aspects of the municipal, acquisition and landfill development models for the area to optimize capital efficiency and return on investment. Responsible for assembling team to support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and integration.
Pricing Strategy - Collaborates with Revenue Management Analyst to review pricing goals/initiatives and ensure Area is on track to meet expectations.
Cross Functional Leadership – Alignment on company goals and initiatives. Champions change management process through communication with Corp/Area/BU team members
Compliance – Ensure effective internal controls are in place and enforce company policies and procedures.