Area Director Finance

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Director Finance is responsible for directing, overseeing, and supporting accounting and financial functions throughout the Area. This includes the integrity and reliability of financial reporting, timely and accurate transaction processing, analytical support for strategic business functions, and statutory financial compliance. This role partners with the Area President on strategic opportunities and key initiatives leading to profitable growth and margin expansion.

• P&L Management — Reviews monthly close and forecast results and meets with operations partners to establish course-corrective actions. Ensures proper focus on margin-expanding activities and underperforming business segments.
• Decision Support — Provides decisional support and recommendations to the Area President related to financial reporting and business analysis.
• Supervises Business Unit Finance Managers — Directs, manages, and develops Area and Business Unit Finance Managers including hiring, onboarding, developing, coaching, and managing performance.
• Market Strategy — Supports and controls the financial aspects of municipal, acquisition and landfill development models for the area to optimize capital efficiency and return on investment. Responsible for assembling a team to support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and integration.
• Pricing Strategy — Collaborates with Revenue Management Analyst to review pricing goals/initiatives and ensure Area is on track to meet expectations.
• Cross Functional Leadership — Alignment on company goals and initiatives. Champions change management through communication with Corp/Area/BU team members.
• Compliance — Ensure effective internal controls are in place and enforce company policies and procedures.

• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) License.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
• Ability to interact professionally and influence area and business unit leadership, staff, and customers to accomplish goals in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Critical thinking and follow-up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train seasoned managers to meet performance expectations.
• Ability to work through others to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish processes and procedures to ensure effective department workflow.
• Ability to track, measure and manage performance.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; strong organizational skills in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; teamwork orientation.
• Ability to complete projects with minimal direction from leadership.
• Understanding of business unit operational functions and the ability to identify issues, weigh options, and provide effective counsel.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes.
• Advanced skill level with Excel.

• Minimum of 5 years of related professional level accounting or financial experience.
• Minimum of 2 years managerial, supervisory or lead experience.

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Benefits:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About The Company:

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our commitment s to circularity and decarbonization support our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations.