Business Unit Finance Manager at Republic Services

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

4 - 7 years of related financial experience
Minimum of 2 years of management, supervisory or lead experience
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
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

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