BU Finance Mgr Hauling

Republic Services•Stockton, CA

10d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Unit Finance Manager, w orking alongside the General Manager, takes a lead role in identifying, analyzing and reporting on metrics that reflect business performance. The incumbent, through collaboration with other Business Unit leaders, is responsible for translating strategic financial goals into action plans and actively executing plans to achieve desired outcomes. The Business Unit Finance Manager is responsible for the review of financial results, development of forecasts, and plays a lead role in the budget process . PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates and develops financial models to help drive strategic business decisions and identify opportunities to optimize outcomes. Provides the General Manager with financial analytics to support sound and profitable business decisions. Prepares supporting schedules and ad-hoc analysis in preparation for monthly results, forecast and operating reviews. Supports ongoing initiatives to drive profitable growth and helps develop metrics and tools to facilitate accountability. Supports and provides financial expertise to the General Manager during the annual budget and interim forecasting process. Manages workflow, timeliness and analytical review of all budget and forecast data. Reviews income statement and balance sheet trends monthly to ensure accuracy, identify areas for improvement, and recommend strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency. Evaluates capital projects using financial metrics to determine if the anticipated returns justify investment. Provides analytical support to sales and marketing for customer pricing and profitability analysis, commercial and municipal bids, and any market development projects. Validates pricing models annually, or more frequently, to ensure pricing is appropriate for the market. Ensures policy compliance and internal controls are in place and effective. Participates in the standardization of financial and statistical reporting. Accountable for successful completion of audits including internal audits. Ensures all internal and external reporting deadlines are met. Influences and develops top talent across areas of responsibility. Provides support and responds to information requests from Corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) and Field Group/Area leaders, as required. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

Ability to professionally interact with and influence the region, area and division leadership team as well as staff and customers to effectively accomplish goals in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively coach, mentor and train others to meet performance expectations as described above.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal direction from leadership.
An understanding of business unit operational functions, related needs and requirements, and the ability to identify issues, weigh options and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes.
Knowledge of State and local statutory requirements that govern financial reporting and accounting.
Experience with Oracle accounting software.
Advanced skill level with Excel.
4 - 7 years of related financial experience.
Minimum of 2 years of management, supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and develops financial models to help drive strategic business decisions and identify opportunities to optimize outcomes.
Provides the General Manager with financial analytics to support sound and profitable business decisions.
Prepares supporting schedules and ad-hoc analysis in preparation for monthly results, forecast and operating reviews.
Supports ongoing initiatives to drive profitable growth and helps develop metrics and tools to facilitate accountability.
Supports and provides financial expertise to the General Manager during the annual budget and interim forecasting process.
Manages workflow, timeliness and analytical review of all budget and forecast data.
Reviews income statement and balance sheet trends monthly to ensure accuracy, identify areas for improvement, and recommend strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency.
Evaluates capital projects using financial metrics to determine if the anticipated returns justify investment.
Provides analytical support to sales and marketing for customer pricing and profitability analysis, commercial and municipal bids, and any market development projects.
Validates pricing models annually, or more frequently, to ensure pricing is appropriate for the market.
Ensures policy compliance and internal controls are in place and effective.
Participates in the standardization of financial and statistical reporting.
Accountable for successful completion of audits including internal audits.
Ensures all internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
Influences and develops top talent across areas of responsibility.
Provides support and responds to information requests from Corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) and Field Group/Area leaders, as required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.