Transdev Looking for Finance Manager at Boston, MA Full Time

Overview

Transdev Services, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager for its Boston Public Schools contract. The Finance Manager will direct the overall fiscal and functional performance of operations and maintenance to ensure achievement of the contractual performance targets.

Come join the largest private-sector operator of public transportation in North America – one that cares about its employees, passengers, and their communities.

Why Work for Us?

• Paid health benefits!

• Paid time off!

• Holiday pay!

• 401(k)!

• Career advancement opportunities!

• Being appreciated as a valuable member of a great team!

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial and performance data from operations and maintenance to proactively manage trends that warrant management attention, includes the monthly financial statements and supporting information.

• Directs the Payroll Department to assure that the employee payroll is delivered timely and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

• Drives the internal control process for finance systems; ensures that related business processes are properly documented and support a strong control environment; directs improvements and process changes.

• Directs the development of annual operating plan, simulation and budget/forecast for business unit finance systems.

• Directs change management initiatives for new or major improvements to finance systems; directs the development and implementation of end-user training; understands emerging approaches to training delivery.

• Recruits, selects, develops, manages, motivates, coaches, and mentors assigned employees; provides guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegates work assignments considering employee skills and development needs.

• Prepares annual operating and capital budgets and related reports for presentation to senior maanagement and the client.

• Prepares cost forecasts for and performs cost/benefit analyses of proposed operational, maintenance, labor, and employee benefits initiatives.

• Reviews and approves department expenditure requests over established dollar thesholds.

• Maintains confidentiality of all information.

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications :

• College, university, or equivalent degree in accounting, finance, or related subject required.

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.

Experience :

• Five (5) or more years of finance experience and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity required.

• Transit related finance experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of accounting including accounting theory and principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Ability to coach and mentor employees, assign work, develop employees, assess performance and provide performance feedback.

• Ability to interpret, apply, and improve processes and procedures.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Access, Excel, Power Point and Word.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong presentation skills.

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