Region Finance Manager

First Student; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Toronto is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide comprehensive accounting support to operations. This includes financial modeling, auditing, and developing detailed budgets for multiple locations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of accounting experience, a relevant degree, and advanced Excel skills. This role requires effective communication with management and may involve over 50% travel for audits and training purposes. Join a company dedicated to safety and innovation in transportation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in accounting/finance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience needed.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to operations for the assigned geographic area.
• Assists with location level audits to ensure compliance.
• Develop contract bids and rate calculations for financial analysis.

Skills

5+ years experience in accounting/finance

Financial modeling and accounting theory

Building detailed budgets and forecasts

Excellent verbal communication skills

Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA, or MBA desirable

Job description

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Job Description Summary

Provides financial support to operations for assigned geographic area. Protects and monitors company assets and analyzes operating results. Supports the RFD and regional management in contract analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Assists with the interpretation and implementation of the company's accounting policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities

• Assists with location level audits of accounting transactions and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies. Makes recommendations and ensures that corrective actions are taken.
• Trains and assists location personnel in the region's accounting systems and procedures. Conducts training sessions to raise financial competency of location and other management as needed.
• Reviews and monitors fleet, including cascading, right sizing, and lost business transitions for the Region. Reviews the capital request process.
• Reviews and analyzes fleet systems (i.e., auditing, accounting, and vehicle maintenance systems to make sure it represents the proper fleet figures), including performance of a periodic physical audit.
• Assists with the development of contract bids and rate calculations and ensures reasonableness of financial assumptions. Prepares financial models for contract analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of the month end close and financial reporting statements as needed.
• Manages journal entries and analyzes location level income statements.
• Prepares the yearly operating plan and monthly forecast for assigned locations.
• Performs special projects and analysis, prepares various reports for operations and other management as necessary.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• CPA, CMA, or MBA desirable

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• 5+ years experience in accounting/finance
• Experience in financial modeling and accounting theory
• Experience in building detailed budgets and forecasts for one or more business units.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with all levels of personnel
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and Excel. Must be able to write complex formulas. Ability to write and debug Excel macros preferred.
• Accounting and Finance experience in a multi-site environment preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
• Travel may include >50%.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.