Manager - Finance

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and life insurance

Job summary

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Manager – Finance to lead financial operations for the Dedicated Solutions unit. You will drive month-end close processes, ensure data accuracy, and provide strategic insights to improve performance.

The role manages a team of contributors, partners with internal stakeholders, and supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while upholding internal controls and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of finance/accounting experience with 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Work is performed in an office environment; able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations, ensure data accuracy, and month-end close.
• Supervise staff, conduct performance appraisals and hiring decisions.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting for the business unit.
• Consolidate and present financial information for quarterly board packages.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on financial information.
• Monitor operating metrics and identify cost savings.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support growth.
• Lead special projects and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Data consolidation

Excel proficiency

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

LME/McLeod

Cetaris

Job description

Lead the financial strategy behind a growing business unit where your insights drive performance, influence decisions, and help shape the future of one of transportation's leading organizations.

About CRST

CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll be part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long-term success.

The Opportunity

The Manager – Finance is responsible for supporting financial operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, and preparing analysis and recommendations to enhance performance for the Operating Company. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also managing a team of individual contributors.

CRST Dedicated Solutions

CRST's Dedicated Solutions team strives to provide customers with the flexibility of a private fleet – focused on speed, efficiency and value – without the expense. We work to deliver service excellence to our retailers and producers, relentlessly working toward more consistent, dependable and high-quality delivery services to make us an invaluable part of supply chain logistics.

How You'll Work

Reporting Structure: The Manager - Finance reports to the Controller, Dedicated Solutions.

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA onsite

Compensation: Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts

What You'll Do

• Financial Accuracy and Month-End Close: Ensure the accuracy of financial data, including performing or reviewing month-end closing activities and balance sheet reconciliations
• Team Leadership and Development: Supervise and mentor staff, including writing performance appraisals, hiring, disciplining, and termination decisions with management approval
• Budgeting and Forecasting Execution: Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating the budgeting and forecasting processes for the business unit or international support budgets
• Data Consolidation ad Presentation: Consolidate and present financial data, including preparing information for quarterly board packages
• Operational Collaboration: Collaborate with internal personnel to support the business unit and serve as a prime contact for financial information
• Operational Metrics Monitoring: Understand and monitor key operating metrics, providing management with analysis and recommendations to improve efficiency, drive cost savings, and enhance performance.
• Strategic Recommendations: Provide actionable insights and financial guidance to support business growth and operational excellence
• Special Projects: Lead and support financial projects, including process improvements and cost-optimization initiatives
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards
• Accountability and Reliability: Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

What Great Looks Like

• Problem Solver: Identifies and solves technical and operational problems, understands and recognizes broader impact across the department
• Communication: Ability to communication financial information clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial audiences
• Collaborative: Team player with a proactive approach

What You Bring

• Education: Four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Experience: 7 or more years of finance and/or accounting experience, including 2-3 years in a supervisory capacity
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office environment. Activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, using standard office equipment, and communicating with colleagues or customers. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Going The Extra Mile

• Industry Experience: Experience in the transportation industry
• Systems: Familiarity with transportation industry software such as LME/McLeod and Cetaris
• Strategic Impact: Experience providing recommendations that led to measurable cost savings or margin improvement

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decision‑making, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and related conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.