Finance Director

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

The Finance Director will oversee financial and accounting activities for Branches within the business line and provide financial guidance and support to the organization. This will include management and development of the local Finance teams, management of the closing processes, compilation of comprehensive monthly reporting packages, presentation and communication of analysis and results to Senior Management, act as a Financial Business Partner and facilitate discussions with Local Operating Management and Senior Management, audit coordination, support of Financial Planning & Analysis efforts (Budget, Forecast, Long Term Plan), and coordination with the North American Shared Service Center.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Manage and develop the accounting teams (4-5 direct reports/Branches)
• Oversee the monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained 
• Coordinate financial activities with the Shared Service Centers and operations teams
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data and compliance with IFRS standards, as well as all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Produce comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages, delivered to both internal and external stakeholders, detailing key ratios, statistics, price and volume variance analysis
• Facilitate discussions with operating unit management regarding key areas of focus to optimize performance around budget and forecast targets. 
• Track timely billing of customers and account receivables collection 
• Develop, implement and track cost reduction and management programs
• Maintain fixed asset records for coordination of inventory of fixed assets with the information technology team and Veolia finance team
• Consolidate and analyze data trends, using complex Google skills
• Work collaboratively with the IT organization to improve system reports
• Ensure adequate Internal Controls are being followed at local Branches and within the Business Line
• Manage relationships and work product with external auditors
• Perform due diligence exercises for potential external bids
• Integrate financial and accounting information of newly acquired businesses into existing processes and systems, including completion of purchase accounting
• Develop and construct technical accounting memos to be presented to senior management

Work Environment: 

Travel and visit our different sites, will need to comply with all training requirements and safety procedures while on site.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 years progressive experience in a variety of finance functions with corporate financial management experience.
• At least five years management experience required with demonstrated ability to develop effective financial reporting and analytical packages. 
• Experience supporting senior level operational managers (CEO, COO, Business Line Managers)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong knowledge of reporting requirements, US GAAP and IFRS
• Strong expertise in ERP - SAP 
• A high level of analytical, strategic ability and detailed oriented is required.
• Proficiency in the use consolidation financial tools (SAP, business intelligence and budgeting tools)
• Superior use of Excel to consolidate, present and analyze financial information. 
• Ability to manage many complex projects simultaneously and contribute productively in a team environment.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the company in English.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• CPA preferred

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.