Manager of FP&A - North America

Montrose Environmental Group; Calgary; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Manager of FP&A. This role involves financial direction for the Emissions Services division, driving performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Ideal candidates have over 15 years in finance, a bachelor's degree, and excel in fast-paced environments. This position offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range between 110k-130k USD, alongside hybrid working options.

Benefits

Mentorship and professional development

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Progressive vacation policies

Financial assistance program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance experience, preferably in FP&A or finance operations.
• 5+ years with a publicly traded organization.
• Knowledge in US GAAP and ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance for budgeting, forecasting, and decision support.
• Support month-end close activities and profitability oversight.
• Drive financial strategies supporting global growth objectives.

Skills

Finance experience

Excellent communication

Ability to navigate fast-paced environments

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you!

The Manager of FP&A will be a financial leader of our Emissions Services division in North America. In this role, you will provide financial direction for the business unit to achieve its vision and mission strategic, driving financial performance and organizational value by developing and executing financial strategies. In addition to driving short-term initiatives and longer-term value creation, you play a key role in leading first-rate financial planning, forecasting and analysis and driving the necessary step changes for improved financial performance, profit margins, financial visibility for the operational teams, and decision support. As a leader within our finance organization, you will promote a culture of ownership and fiscal responsibility, partnership, and continually build the foundation of financial acumen throughout the organization.

This role can be remote, but our preference is for this role to be hybrid based in Pittsburgh, PA or Calgary, AB

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our Mission is : To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our principles : We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer :

Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

Direct exposure to Finance Senior Leadership

An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues

Opportunities to engage and contribute to our employee resource groups

Competitive compensation package : annual salary ranging from $110,000 – $130,000 USD based on accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography, along with bonus eligibility

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, retirement and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work / life balance

A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation

Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will operate as a strategic partner to the operational leaders of the business to provide financial guidance, business visibility through operational reporting, forecasting and decision support. This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including :

Provide day-to-day and strategic financial guidance of the business unit including financial budgeting, forecasting, ongoing analysis, profitability oversight

Support month end close activities, including business unit and project P&L review

Provide finance support and insight to business unit leadership (Directors / VP’s / SVP’s)

Partner with senior leadership to develop and drive the strategy to support global growth objectives.

Lead initiatives focused on standardizing processes, inputs, functionality and reporting for financial project management, partnering with internal support staff to drive system improvements.

Play a key role in financial diligence, integration and synergy achievement for all acquisitions within Emissions Services.

Lead the development of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts / models, incorporating booked backlog, pipeline and KPIs for submittal to the Finance team.

Annual CAPEX planning & management

Assist the FP&A team in developing forecasts / models, incorporating booked backlog & pipeline

Analyze and interpret business trends to identify opportunities to optimize financial performance

Identify and influence pricing strategies and job profitability improvements

Review actuals against budget / forecast with regional operations team to provide details for flux analysis

Liaise with peers in the broader MEG Finance, Corporate Accounting and Corporate Finance teams

Partner with the Corporate teams such as FP&A, Accounting, Business Services, Tax, HR & Legal to ensure both financial and legal compliance

Drive cost reductions in the business without unintended consequences to service delivery and strategy

Work closely with US counterparts towards standardization and continuous improvement of processes as business requirements evolve

Liaise with various operations’ team members to promote business alignment with company policies

Participate in cross-functional Finance and Operations teams programs to develop reporting / process changes required to improve business visibility / efficiency

Contribute to enhancing, implementing, and / or integrating financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems, as needed.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to satisfactorily perform each duty and responsibility listed in the A Day in the Life section above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

15+ years of Finance experience, preferably in FP&A / Finance Operations, 5+ years being with a publicly traded organization

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Experience in the Environmental Industry a plus

Deep knowledge of operational processes (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, project accounting) in a service delivery company or a project centric organization. Time and materials, percentage of completion, and milestone revenue recognition contracts and billings

US GAAP knowledge, with a deep understanding of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition principals, expense cut-off and accruals

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook)

Experience with Workday a plus

Thrives and works well with others in fast-paced, highly demanding environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced, rapidly growing environment

Senior leadership presence, confidence, maturity and tact

Ability to partner with, challenge and influence senior and executive leaders

Attention to detail, hands-on and results focused

Ability to deliver thoughtful, accurate and timely work product

Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities

Ability to travel (approx. 10%) domestically and internationally

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

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Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.