Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Financial Leadership Program Associate

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. • $74K — $102K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Strong academic performance with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, analytical, and communication skills
  • Relevant internship or professional experience preferred
  • Strong desire for continuous learning and development in finance
  • Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver
  • Highly motivated and able to work effectively in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a two-year Finance and Accounting rotational program
  • Complete four six-month rotations in various finance disciplines
  • Gain exposure to Sunbelt's business model and financial structure
  • Develop financial and analytical skills through hands-on project work
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including finance and operations
  • Deliver presentations summarizing project outcomes and business impact
  • Execute an individualized development plan aligned with career goals

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Match
  • Volunteer time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick days
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities
  • Participate in a two-year, cross-functional Finance and Accounting rotational program
  • Complete four (4) six-month rotations across core finance disciplines, with increasing scope and accountability
  • Gain exposure to Sunbelt's business model, operating environment, and financial structure
  • Develop financial, analytical, and business acumen through hands-on project work and real-world decision support
  • Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and corporate stakeholders
  • Deliver rotational capstone presentations summarizing learnings, project outcomes, and business impact
  • Execute an individualized development plan aligned with career goals and organizational needs
  • Receive structured mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback throughout the program


Potential Rotations Include (but are not limited to):
  • Accounting / Operations Accounting
    • Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes
    • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses
    • Partner with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting
    • Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls
  • Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
    • Support company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
    • Perform variance analysis and key metric reporting
    • Develop financial models and scenario analyses
    • Prepare materials for leadership reviews and decision-making
  • Operations Finance
    • Support business unit budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
    • Analyze operational performance drivers, margins, and productivity metrics
    • Partner with operational leaders on financial and capital initiatives
    • Identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement
  • Financial Systems / Finance Technology
    • Develop an understanding of financial systems and reporting platforms
    • Support reporting structure development, maintenance, and optimization
    • Assist with process automation and data integrity initiatives
    • Partner with Finance and IT teams to translate business needs into solutions

Additional exposure to other corporate finance areas may occur based on business needs.

Requirements

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Strong academic performance, typically evidenced by a GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, analytical, and communication skills
  • Relevant internship or prior professional experience strongly preferred
  • Desire for continuous learning and development of cross-functional finance skills
  • Detail-oriented, proactive problem solver with strong analytical and quantitative abilities
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel periodically as required by rotation assignments


Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt's safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

Base Pay Range: $74,501.00 - 102,438.60

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:
  • Health, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Match
  • Volunteer time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Length of Service Awards


You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt's policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):
  • 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
  • 5 sick days
  • 6 holidays
  • 2 half day holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • 1 inclusion day
  • 1 volunteer day


Gear up for an exciting career!

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.

About Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Sunbelt Rentals is an equipment rental company that provides a range of equipment for construction, industrial, and homeowner applications. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Sunbelt Rentals has over 1,000 locations across the United States and Canada and is a subsidiary of Ashtead Group, a British equipment rental company. The company has been recognized for its safety record and commitment to sustainability.
Learn more about Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Size
19,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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