Financial Leadership Program Associate

sunbeltrentals; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Volunteer time off

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals in Fort Mill, SC, offers a two-year Finance and Accounting rotational program designed to build core accounting, FP&A and financial reporting skills. You will rotate through four six-month assignments, gain exposure to the business, and present capstone projects to leadership.

The program seeks a Bachelor's in accounting/finance with strong GPA, leadership and communication abilities, and a readiness to travel. Competitive benefits accompany the program for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• GPA 3.5 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, analytical, and communication skills.
• Relevant internship or prior professional experience strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented, proactive problem solver with strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Willingness to travel periodically for rotation assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year Finance and Accounting rotational program.
• Complete four six-month rotations across core finance disciplines.
• Gain exposure to Sunbelt's business model, operating environment, and financial structure.
• Develop financial, analytical, and business acumen through hands-on project work and real-world decision support.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and corporate stakeholders.
• Deliver rotational capstone presentations summarizing learnings, project outcomes, and business impact.
• Execute an individualized development plan aligned with career goals and organizational needs.
• Receive structured mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback throughout the program.
• Potential rotations include Accounting/Operations, FP&A, Finance Systems.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

GPA 3.5+

Job description

Join Our Team!

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year, cross-functional Finance and Accounting rotational program
• Complete four (4) six-month rotations across core finance disciplines, with increasing scope and accountability
• Gain exposure to Sunbelt's business model, operating environment, and financial structure
• Develop financial, analytical, and business acumen through hands-on project work and real-world decision support
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and corporate stakeholders
• Deliver rotational capstone presentations summarizing learnings, project outcomes, and business impact
• Execute an individualized development plan aligned with career goals and organizational needs
• Receive structured mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback throughout the program

Potential Rotations Include (but are not limited to):

• Accounting / Operations
• Accounting Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls
• Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Support company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Perform variance analysis and key metric reporting
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses
• Prepare materials for leadership reviews and decision-making
• Operations Finance
• Support business unit budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
• Analyze operational performance drivers, margins, and productivity metrics
• Partner with operational leaders on financial and capital initiatives
• Identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement
• Financial Systems / Finance Technology
• Develop an understanding of financial systems and reporting platforms
• Support reporting structure development, maintenance, and optimization
• Assist with process automation and data integrity initiatives
• Partner with Finance and IT teams to translate business needs into solutions

Additional exposure to other corporate finance areas may occur based on business needs.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Strong academic performance, typically evidenced by a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, analytical, and communication skills
• Relevant internship or prior professional experience strongly preferred
• Desire for continuous learning and development of cross-functional finance skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive problem solver with strong analytical and quantitative abilities
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically as required by rotation assignments

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt's safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

Base Pay Range: $74,501.00 - 102,438.60

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from y