Regional Finance Director

Towne Park • Plymouth Meeting, PA

6d • $170,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Regional Finance Director provides financial advice to the Regional Vice President and the region management team on existing business, forecast, budget and monthly operating results, etc. This position provides recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of statistics of current and future operations. The Regional Finance Director reports to the VP, Field Finance and is responsible for analyzing and evaluating potential investments, acquisitions or divestitures as they relate to the financial objectives of the business unit. This position directs compliance with regional and line of business policies on behalf of the Regional Vice President.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with concentration in finance, mathematics, business, accounting or related field.
• Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of finance experience with a focus on budgeting, cost controls and forecasting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Supervisory experience and managerial responsibilities
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts and the ability to understand how the impact of financial decisions will affect the financial statements, bank covenants, cash flow, etc.
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, performance metrics, and financial and profitability analysis.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills along with the ability to apply problem solving skills to complex financial scenarios.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively address all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work and manage across all levels and departments and communicate business direction and strategy to internal constituents and external parties.
• Ability to work consistently and accurately in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
• Extremely high level of aptitude with the ability to utilize advanced functionality of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to conduct complex analyses of cost centers to identify areas of improvement and cost reductions.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and various financial technology and reporting applications.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in dealing with matters of significance for the company.
• Ability to represent the company effectively in a variety of settings with a demonstrated understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business policies, procedures, equipment manuals, training materials, and corporate communications.
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Ability to compose professional internal and external business communications including reports, memos, letters, and e-mails.

Nice To Haves

• MBA degree preferred but not required.
• food service industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Links operational decisions with financial outcomes by reviewing problem accounts, investment spending, overhead spending, contract management, and worker’s compensation costs
• Analyzes business drivers and ensures financial predictability. Manages accountability of AM/DM short-range forecasts and end-of-month Flash. Ensures visibility of long-range opportunity and risks of forecast and collaborates with leadership to manage
• Administers policies and programs and works with the District Managers, Region Staff and FLMs to achieve the Region’s financial and operating objectives. Compares key measures of plans and actuals to Region and Division benchmarks
• Prepares and analyzes special purpose reports which outline important financial trends in the components in the areas of income, expense, earnings and asset controls
• Coordinates budgets and forecasts for all regional components
• Leads new business Investment Request letter and IRR model and validates financial data which is developed by the operations. Ensures financial viability of new business deals
• Identifies under-performing accounts and leads improvement team to achieve expected results
• Conducts training sessions for regional staff and FLMs, as needed, on new accounting procedures or related financial programs. Assists in the opening of new accounts to ensure systems and procedures are in place
• Manages the control of regional assets, including the capital expenditure process change funds, inventory and equipment. Drives the administration of accounts receivable and their collection

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and telemedicine benefits.
• Employees are provided company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability.
• Employees are also able to enroll in the company’s 401k retirement savings plan.
• Employees accrue 0.0654 hours of PTO per hour worked up to a maximum of 136 hours per calendar year.
• Employees receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year and employees accrue up to a maximum of 4 paid floating holidays per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees