Director of Finance

SummaryThe Director of Finance, Athens East reporting directly to the Sr. Director Operations Finance & Pricing, serves as a business partner to the Executive Vice President and senior level leadership who lead cost centers within the Athens East group, directing a finance team to support company growth and profitability initiatives. The Director of Finance is responsible for financial analysis and modeling of operating and financial performance including monthly business reviews and key performance indicators, customer pricing and the development of pro formas in response to RFPs. Working closely with the VP of Finance, the Director of Finance will support the completion of the annual budget package. This individual will play a key role in other strategic initiatives including the analysis of major capital projects, potential acquisitions and enhancing the process of financial planning and analysis. The role will also collaborate with the compliance department to analyze and monitor compliance with contractual diversion and other contractual requirements and works closely with the billing department to implement contractual pricing changes.Job DescriptionEssential Job Functions:Business partner to the Executive Vice-President and senior cost center leaders within the Athens East Cost Centers.Develop pro forma financial models and analyses to support strategic growth initiatives.Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.Develop integrated revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.Prepare financial reports by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining financial and operational information.Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of variances.Support management with in-depth analysis of functional operating areas.Identifies revenue and cost variance, identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.Performs other duties as required.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.5-10 years' of proven managementleadership experience.Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial analysis processes and procedures including exceptional analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience in responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs) including pro forma modeling and financial implementationAbility to develop, manage and lead a staff to performance excellence including excellent team building skillsAbility to concisely present findings and analysis to the Board of Directors, Executive Vice-Presidents and senior leadershipAdvanced proficiency at MS Office applications (expert in Excel).Must be highly organized.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in a related fieldCPA CertifiedWaste andor Transportation experience.Experience with billing and customer routing ERP systems.Proficient in WorkdayProficient in Crystal ReportingBenefits:Competitive wagesComprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision401KLife InsurancePaid Vacation and Sick TimeCareer planRecognition programsProfessional development learningAn exceptional work environmentAthens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEOMFdisabilityveteran

Created: 2025-02-22