Senior Manager, Finance

Circular Action Alliance• Remote, US,

10d•$145,000 - $164,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance combines financial planning and analysis (FP&A), business operations finance, and support for state-specific Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs. The role ensures that the organization’s and each state EPR program’s financial health, reporting, and operations align with long-term strategy and regulatory requirements. The Senior Manager collaborates with internal programs, operations, communications, legal, and compliance teams to provide financial insights, manage budgets, track performance, and ensure proper allocation of funds across state EPR programs and spending areas. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, actuals reconciliation, program financial modeling and performance analysis, state leadership decision-making, reimbursement application evaluation, regulatory reporting, and internal financial policies and procedures. It also serves as a finance partner to state program operations, supports program funding negotiations and contracting, and prepares presentations and briefings for senior leadership, the Board, and committees. This is a fully remote position based in the United States.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on FP&A, budgeting, and business operations finance.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
Ability to understand financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and support business operations in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial software systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Highly driven, organized, analytical, and proactive, with a flow-to-work mindset and ability to navigate change and take action in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) or environmental sustainability programs.
Experience with Workday Financials or similar financial software systems.

Responsibilities

Support the Business Operations Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting, reconciling actuals against budget, and improving internal tracking and external reporting processes.
Develop financial models evaluating EPR program performance and connecting system metrics—including participation, collection, capture, and contamination rates—to investments and program cost returns on investment.
Provide state leadership with financial insights and recommendations on cash flow, revenue forecasts, cost-saving opportunities, cost-benefit analyses for reimbursable system expansion investments, and expense management, using scenario planning and long-term projections.
Lead financial evaluation and recommendations for CAA’s California EPR program reimbursement applications.
Assist in preparing reports for state agencies and other stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely financial data submissions and developing accompanying message tracks on program costs, funding utilization, and financial sustainability.
Design and refine internal financial policies and procedures to promote consistent, transparent, accountable, and high-quality company operations.
Serve as a finance partner and first point of contact for state program operations; collaborate on ad hoc operational projects, provide financial guidance and decision-making frameworks, interpret financial data, and educate cross-functional partners on cost accounting.
Assist in ensuring compliance with state-specific EPR regulations concerning financial reporting, fee collection, and producer obligations.
Support funding negotiations and contracting for state-specific EPR programs, ensuring financial transparency and appropriate resource allocation.
Prepare presentations, reports, and briefings for CAA senior leadership, Board, and Committee meetings.