Regional Finance Manager

First Student is now hiring a Region Finance Manager,

The successful candidate must be Bilingual in french and english.

This role provides financial support to operations for assigned geographic area. Protects and monitors company assets and analyzes 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.

Major Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares the month end close and financial reporting statements for assigned area
• Trains and assists location personnel in the region’s accounting systems and procedures. Conducts training sessions to raise financial competency of location and other management as needed.
• Reviews and monitors fleet, including cascading, right sizing, and lost business transitions for the Region. Reviews the capital request process.
• Reviews and analyzes fleet systems (i.e., auditing, accounting, and vehicle maintenance systems to make sure it represents the proper fleet figures), including performance 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.
• 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, 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
• CPA or MBA desirable

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• 5+ years experience in accounting/finance
• Bilingual in french and english
• 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.

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

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.