Finance Operations Leader
A highly skilled and experienced Finance Operations Manager is required to lead the financial operations of our client's facilities. This critical role involves driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and supporting long-term business growth by managing budgets, forecasts, and KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide financial leadership and support to site leadership teams, including financial analysis to support business development
* Ensure internal controls are in place and functioning
* Provide strategic financial leadership across the business, partnering with executive management to drive decision-making and performance
* Support the finance team in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support both short-term and long-term business goals
* Manage financial requirements in support of business plans, financial modeling, and capital expenditure
* Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes to achieve best practices and optimal output
* Continued improvement of financial forecasting processes
* Work closely with IT teams to support ongoing enhancements
* Drive cost savings and cost reduction initiatives
* Work closely with planning and supply chain to maintain optimal inventory levels
* Nurture and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners, key service providers, and state agencies
* Support the preparation of KPIs as per calendar
* Support and drive statutory audit and liaison with audit teams
* Perform month-end activities, including book closing, accruals, sales accounting, inventory valuation, and preparing monthly reports to reflect site performance
Requirements:
* 7+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
* Deep expertise in financial operations processes, systems, and controls
* Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, automation, and systems upgrades
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and compliance frameworks
* Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment preferred
* Exceptional leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, MBA, or similar advanced credential
* Working knowledge of MS Office, SAP, Hyperion tools