District Finance Manager

Job title: District Finance Manager

About the Role The District Finance Manager partners with district General Managers and Operations Managers to drive growth and ensure responsible use of the Company’s resources. It manages accounting and financial reporting for the South West District in the West Region, using commercial and operational insight to advise on overall business operations and working capital, identifying issues and delivering solutions.

What You'll Do

• FP&A: Provides reporting and analysis for district level management to drive performance improvement and cost efficiency; develops rolling forecasts and budgets for the district; runs all required monthly financial reports to support month-end close; jointly works on cost saving and capex projects, performing appropriate ROI reviews.
• Finance Operations: Understands and supports compliance with key business processes; analyzes, reviews and reports on Sales performance activity; ensures data integrity through proper and consistent coding of all operating expenses; provides feedback and coaching to non-finance teammates as needed; supports month-end close process through early identification of issues and timely review of financials; prepares timely financial reviews to explain district performances to key stakeholders; supports strong working capital management through active review of customer terms, aging and inventory turns; actively contributes to a high-performing finance team; proactively identifies, develops and implements tools and processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency driving district profitability; assists with special projects and reports; fosters a positive cross-functional and cross-branch/district culture.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from a fully accredited four-year institution is required; MBA and/or CPA is preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in progressive Finance or Accounting roles required.
• Ability to utilize soft skills to achieve results in a highly matrixed environment.
• Problem solving and critical process review/project management skills.
• Interpersonal skills in coaching and influencing without direct reporting authority.
• Effective communication skills in both external and internal situations.
• Organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities.
• Strategic mindset.

Nice to Have

• MBA and/or CPA is preferred.