Finance Director - Valley Metro

Keolis AmericaTempe, Arizona

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

CPA

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

The Finance Director will develop and maintain accounting and financial processes, and best practices. The Finance Director will liaise with Payroll, HR, and Operations to drive month-end close, ensure all costs are coded in the right dimensions and implement the performance dialogue with the operations.

In addition, the Finance Director will conduct the monthly financial reporting and will provide a comprehensive analysis of the monthly business performance to the Valley Metro GM, the Region Finance team, and the client when necessary. The Finance Director will also be accountable for Valley Metro monthly rolling forecast and the annual budgeting process for the Valley Metro operations.

Knowledge and Experience:

5-10 years of proven finance experience

Experience managing a full P&L

Experience managing and mentoring a team

Transit related finance experience preferred

Ability to meet critical deadlines and achieve organizational objectives

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, Master’s degree preferred

Accounting or Finance (CPA, CFA) designation preferred

Strong work experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access

Proficiency with ERPs and Reporting Tools; Microsoft Dynamics/Anaplan a plus

High level of analytic, quantitative, and financial modeling skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work across different departments

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills a must

Ability to manage employees while multi-tasking large projects

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment

Key Accountabilities:

Finance business partner to the Valley Metro leadership team and General Manager

Accountable for the financial management of Valley Metro (AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Inventory supervision)

Provide timely and accurate reporting and forecast, with insights from financial trends and operational KPIs/performance

Drive and oversee month-end close process in partnership with the Controlling/Accounting Team- ensure all costs are coded in the right dimensions.

Implement and drive performance dialogue with Operations team (GM, Valley Metro leadership team, Driver supervision, Maintenance)

Recruit, develop, manage and coach assigned employees. Delegate work assignments considering employee skills and development needs

Collaborate with Controlling/Accounting Team for requests from external auditors and consultants

Respond to ad-hoc financial analysis, special projects and similar duties

Ensure compliance and delegation of authority is applied and respected throughout the Valley Metro organization.

Implement, drive and monitor internal controls processes for finance systems.

Document financial processes, initiate process improvement and action plans to ensure key financial and contractual targets are being met.

Additional Statements:

Drug and alcohol screening:

Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check.

Must pass a physical examination.

• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.

• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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Keolis America is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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