Sr Director Finance

First Student, Inc.

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA/MBA required
  • 7+ years in accounting or finance with focus on financial analysis
  • Strong presentation and communication skills for senior management exposure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement operational management strategies to meet performance goals
  • Develop systems for measuring operational management effectiveness
  • Monitor and report on operational issues and achievements
  • Liaise with departmental managers to align operational objectives
  • Maintain updated knowledge of operational development theories and practices
  • Contribute to evaluation and development of operational strategy
  • Manage departmental expenditures within budget limits

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid vacation and holidays
Full Job Description
Major Responsibilities

  • Plans, develops and implements strategy for operational management and development so as to meet agreed organizational performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales.
  • Establishes and maintains appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of operational management and development.
  • Monitors, measures and reports on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales.
  • Liaises with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development, and to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives, purposes and achievements.
  • Maintains awareness and knowledge of contemporary operational development theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the organization.
  • Contributes to the evaluation and development of operational strategy and performance in co- optation with the executive team.
  • Manages and controls departmental expenditure within agreed budgets.


Minimum Education or Certifications Required

  • 4 year degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA/MBA required


Minimum Experience or Skills Required

  • At least 7 years of experience in accounting or finance with heavy concentration in financial analysis as well as budgeting and forecasting.
  • Requires proven track record of excellent presentation and communication skills, as there is great exposure to Senior Management across the company.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

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