What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Finance Manager position at hireneXus?
This position sits within a PE backed service company, growing rapidly via acquisitions.
The Finance Manager will serve as a key financial business partner to regional operations leadership within a growing, multi-location organization. This individual will oversee regional financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational analysis.
The ideal candidate combines strong accounting and financial planning experience with a hands-on, operational mindset. This role will work closely with business leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities to improve profitability, and provide financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Operational Finance
The Finance Manager will serve as a key financial business partner to regional operations leadership within a growing, multi-location organization. This individual will oversee regional financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational analysis.
The ideal candidate combines strong accounting and financial planning experience with a hands-on, operational mindset. This role will work closely with business leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities to improve profitability, and provide financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Operational Finance
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to regional operations leadership, supporting financial performance and strategic planning.
- Own regional P&L reporting and analysis, including monthly results, variance analysis, forecasting, and performance reviews.
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes in partnership with operational leadership.
- Analyze revenue, operating expenses, margins, and key cost drivers to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare financial reporting packages, business reviews, and ad hoc analyses for regional and corporate leadership.
- Translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations that support profitability and business performance.
- Oversee regional month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and FP&A to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial reporting.
- Review customer billing and contract-related financial activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment and support internal and external audits.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Review customer contracts to understand financial terms, pricing structures, and profitability.
- Support contract renewals, pricing adjustments, bid proposals, and financial evaluations of new business opportunities.
- Monitor capital expenditures against budget and support capital planning and prioritization.
- Develop financial analyses to evaluate capital investments, operational initiatives, and potential returns.
- Partner with Operations and other functional teams to assess financial risks and opportunities associated with customer contracts and capital projects.
- Build strong relationships with Operations and cross-functional leadership to support financial accountability and decision-making.
- Provide financial guidance and support to regional finance and accounting personnel, as applicable.
- Partner with corporate leadership to improve financial processes, reporting, and overall business performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial visibility, efficiency, and controls.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or operational finance.
- Demonstrated experience managing P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Strong operational finance experience with the ability to partner directly with business leaders and influence financial decisions.
- Solid understanding of GAAP, financial statements, variance analysis, and internal controls.
- Experience reviewing customer contracts, pricing structures, and contract profitability preferred.
- Experience supporting capital expenditure planning, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
- Experience within contract-driven businesses preferred.
- Familiarity with municipal contracts, government customers, or public-private partnerships is a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools, such as Power BI, preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with regional and corporate leadership.