Manager Finance

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Pay Rate: $101000 to $125000 Per Year

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 

Position Purpose: 

Responsible for leading and developing the Finance area for assigned NY division business units.  Leads change management initiatives and assists in the design and implementation of process and policies to establish and/or improve the companies’ financial performance, reporting capabilities and rate case support. This includes making recommendations to senior management for process improvements.   This position relies on significant financial and accounting experience to perform planning, reporting, and complex financial analysis functions.  The incumbent is responsible for general finance functions associated with the analysis of company financial transactions and cost distributions.  A significant degree of creativity and latitude, as well as high autonomy to personally drive and deliver projects to completion is required.  This position acts as the main contact within the Division to centralized functions such as Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement and IT.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Developing and managing the financial team to achieve succession candidates for division positions.
• Preparation and communication of monthly financial analysis and reports for NY division business units to maintain expenditure controls - this includes reporting to department heads any discrepancies or inconsistencies uncovered in the financial statements.
• Lead the process of preparing reports filed throughout the year with various internal and external customers by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining information - this includes, but is not limited to, reports to the state, the Public Service Commissions, internal and external auditors and Veolia North America.
• Develops and execute complex ad hoc reports and analysis as requested to support various business needs.
• Preparation of the annual operating plan and subsequent revisions, the medium term plan, the 10-year strategic plans and other plans as needed.
• Prepare annual budget for assigned NY business unit. Provides budget recommendations to respond to a wide range of issues and examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs and serves as a resource for information regarding the budgeting process.
• Demonstrates proficiency in data compilation, manipulation and analysis, generating financial information to non-financial end-users and addressing internal customer needs.
• Lead team in identifying and developing process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of current activities.
• Provides on-going support for business units related to financial analysis and planning on an ongoing basis as well as work with business owners to provide data necessary to support educated business decisions.
• Responsibilities include the identification of relevant and usable data sources, selecting appropriate methods of data collection and data analysis, and reporting of conclusions, implications, and recommendations.
• Providing requested data and analysis to the Corporate Regulatory department for use in filing rate requests and for responding to staff interrogatories that result from the filing of such requests.
• Play an active role in the rate case process to insure that rate filings accurately present our financial position.
• Responsible for understanding multiple surcharges and reconciliations approved through the regulatory process.
• Lead the annual inventory count and reconciliation process.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to determine the financial resources required to implement a project.
• Maintain awareness and practice safe operating procedures in conformance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the company’s agreement with the bargaining unit.
• Perform other ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA preferred
• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Prior utility industry experience highly desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong analytical skills that allow for interpretation of budgetary, financial, regulatory, and related management information.
• Proven track record of being a “change agent” and process improvement experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact at all levels, and demonstrated ability to communicate very effectively both in writing and orally.
• Exceptional leadership abilities, including the ability to influence actions in other departments.
• High sense of urgency and ability to work under strict deadline pressures. Ability to identify creative solutions to time sensitive problems by balancing achievement of objectives with practical considerations.
• Proven knowledge of budgeting techniques, financial modeling, GAAP among other concepts, practices and procedures.
• Highly effective management of data, presentation skill, and data visualization.
• Demonstrated skill in formulating and implementing financial policies and standards to ensure accountability and compliance with the policies and procedures.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.
• Ability to respond flexibly and positively in all circumstances, and to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to carry out job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills to work independently and to prioritize a heavy workload under the pressure of competing assignments.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Knowledge of rate case information requirements and familiarity with the rate making process.
• Proficient with Google or Microsoft Office Suite. Expert spreadsheet skill is a must.
• Peoplesoft, Hyperion, SmartView knowledge highly desirable.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.