Sr. Region Finance Director

First Student•Cincinnati, OH

12d

About The Position

Manages the accounting and financial analysis function for a Large Region, ensuring adequate controls to safeguard its assets and support its financial objectives. The role oversees financial reporting, compliance, performance analysis, profitability strategies, budgeting and forecasting, and capital procurement for regions with annual revenue ranging from $400 million to $800 million. It advises senior finance and operations leaders on financial status and strategy, and implements corporate financial strategy at Large Region and Area levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
CPA or CMA certification.
Ten years of experience managing senior and staff-level accounting or finance employees.
Experience in financial modeling and accounting theory.
Excellent verbal communication skills with personnel at all levels.
Personal computer and software skills.
English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

MBA.

Responsibilities

Generate timely and accurate financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets, for Large Regions with annual revenue ranging from $400 million to $800 million.
Ensure Large Region and Region financial staffs comply with company finance and accounting policies and procedures.
Monitor performance against financial plans and perform or oversee audits and monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analyses.
Meet regularly with the CFO, HQ finance, SVPs, RVPs, and AGMs to advise on financial status and implement financial strategy.
Analyze financial results and report the Large Region’s financial status and strategy to the CFO and SVPO.
Analyze Large Region profitability and work with the Region’s SVP to develop strategies and action plans to maximize profitability and address poor performers.
Study long-range economic trends and project opportunities for future business growth and changes in cost structure.
Work with the SVP to develop strategies to manage costs and achieve growth goals.
Review financial models for contract bids, extensions, and renewals to assess assumptions, consistency with corporate guidance, and expected returns.
Liaise with First Student and FGA senior financial management and implement corporate financial strategy at the Large Region and Area levels.
Manage the Large Region budget and forecasting process, and consolidate and report budgets and forecasts to the SVP and CFO office.
Assist Areas with budget and forecast planning and analysis.
Oversee capital procurement, including reviewing capital requests, managing overall Large Regional capital spend, and overseeing development of capital forecasts for Regions.
Perform other responsibilities as required or requested.