Region Finance Manager

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

At First Student , our Region Finance Managers provide financial support to operations for assigned geographic areas. You will protect and monitor company assets and analyze operating results. Supports the RFD and regional management in contract analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Assists with the interpretation and implementation of the company's accounting policies and procedures.

• Assists with 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 location personnel in the region's accounting systems and procedures. Conducts training sessions to raise the financial competency of location and other management as needed.

• Reviews and monitors fleet, including cascading, right sizing, and lost business transitions for the Region. Review the capital request process.

• Reviews and analyzes fleet systems (i.e., auditing, accounting, and vehicle maintenance systems to make sure they represent the proper fleet figures), including the performance of a periodic physical audit.

• Responsible the development of contract bids and rate calculations and ensures reasonableness of financial assumptions. Prepares financial models for contract analysis.

• Responsible for the preparation of the month-end close and financial reporting statements as needed.

• Manages journal entries and analyzes location-level income statements.

• Prepares the yearly operating plan and monthly forecast for assigned locations.

• Performs special projects and analysis and prepares various reports for operations and other management as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience

• CPA, CMA, or MBA desirable

• 5+ years' experience in accounting/finance

• Experience in financial modeling and accounting theory

• Experience in building detailed budgets and forecasts for one or more business units.

• Excellent verbal communication skills with all levels of personnel

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and Excel. Must be able to write complex formulas. Ability to write and debug Excel macros preferred.

• Accounting and Finance experience in a multi-site environment preferred

First for a Reason

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

• First Student is a leader in the student transportation space. This role allows you to ensure that our Drivers and other location staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to keep us there!

Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our Manager in Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we're stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We're committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First Student, you'll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request ~~~ .