Provides financial support to operations for assigned geographic area. Protects and monitors company assets and analyzes operating results. Supports area management in contract analysis, forecasting and budgeting; interprets and implements the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities

Performs 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 branch personnel in the region’s accounting systems and procedures. Conducts training sessions to raise financial competency of location and other management as needed.Manages day to day activities of Regional Finance Manager. Prioritizes and sets schedule in order to achieve Region/Super Region/Company goals and objectives. Reviews Regional Finance Manager’s progress and results and develop employee accordingly.Manages and monitors fleet, including cascading, right sizing and lost business transitions for the Region. Manages capital request process.Manages fleet systems (i.e. auditing accounting and vehicle maintenance systems to make sure it represents the proper fleet figures), including the development and management 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.Prepares the yearly operating plan and monthly forecast for the region.Liaises with Corporate Headquarters personnel on time sensitive issues and analysis. Provides various analyses on an as needed basis.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 required.CPA or CMA certified.MBA desirable.High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

7 years experience in accounting/finance.At least 3 years experience managing senior and staff level employeesExperience in financial modeling and accounting theory.Excellent verbal communication skills with all levels of personnel.Personal computer/software skills.

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.