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Position Overview:The Area Finance Leader serves as a strategic finance partner to operational and commercial leaders, including facility leadership teams and regional executives. This role oversees financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and day-to-day finance support for an operating location. It also collaborates closely with centralized accounting teams to ensure all financial activities follow U.S. GAAP and internal controls.Key Responsibilities:Act as a trusted advisor to facility and regional management, supporting the achievement of operational and financial objectives.Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts, long-range plans, and annual budgets in alignment with business leadership direction.Monitor and interpret operational metrics and financial results, comparing actual performance to plans and providing recommendations that support organizational goals.Strengthen financial literacy across operational and commercial teams to support effective decision-making.Conduct data analysis to understand revenue streams, cost drivers, profitability trends, production metrics, and capital spending, communicating insights clearly to stakeholders.Maintain and assess long-term financial models, ensuring comparisons and assumptions remain accurate and relevant.Support month-end close activities by compiling and reviewing financial information, including validating journal entries with centralized accounting teams.Prepare detailed variance explanations including assessments of risks, opportunities, and accounting treatment.Oversee the review and timely submission of financial statements, ensuring compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and analysis as needed.Identify process gaps and lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement.Contribute to special projects and respond to ad hoc requests from leadership.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.Experience working with ERP systems.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex information, and develop innovative solutions.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment and adaptability in responding to real-time requests.Skilled in identifying and resolving complex finance and accounting issues and performing detailed financial analysis.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with high accuracy.Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team-oriented, client-focused environment.Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.Ability to interpret and work within contractual and policy frameworks.High attention to detail, commitment to learning, and a process-driven mindset.Salary Range: $150k - $170k
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000