Area Finance Leader
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Westbury
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Who we areFor more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the
forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies
and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.Through
our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading
the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling
and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.Our
differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology,
facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest
organizations to solve their most pressing environmental
challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social,
and governance (ESG) goals.All that we're missing is you. Join us
today!!Our valuesDiversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the
values that help us foster a strong sense of community within
Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and
experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that
embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides
opportunities for growth.About the roleLocation: New YorkReports
to: Finance DirectorExperience Required: 7+ Years Travel
Percentage: Up to 30%Education Required: Bachelor's Degree.This job
offers an exciting growth opportunity with a very competitive Total
Rewards package that includes:
- A Competitive Base Salary
- Performance based Annual Incentive Plan
- Great benefits including PTO, health insurance from Day 1, up
to 7% company contribution for Retirement Savings Plan and 401K
matchAbout the roleThe Area Finance Leader will be a business
partner to and provide finance support to the facility managers,
commercial managers, area asset managers, and Operations VP. They
will lead the finance activities, including planning, forecasting,
and analysis for a facility or group of facilities, working with
the Shared Service Center (Centralized Accounting) in accordance
with the US generally accepted accounting principles and internal
policies and procedures.Key Responsibilities
- Business partner with the facility/area management in achieving
business objectives
- Perform operational statistical and metrics tracking, evaluate
financial performance comparing actual results to plans while also
making recommendations that drive organizational goals.
- Responsible for ensuring monthly/quarterly financial forecasts,
long term plans and annual budgets are prepared with direction from
the Operational/Business Leadership teams and aim to achieve
Company goals
- Drive financial acumen amongst the key operational and
commercial contributors on the facility leadership team
- Perform routine data mining activities in order to understand
the details amongst all revenues, expenses, profits, production
statistics, and capex in order to effectively communicate results
- Maintain and perform comparative analysis of the long-term
financials' models
- Identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement
initiatives
- Compile and analyze financial information necessary to complete
the month-end close including validation of journal entries in
coordination with the Shared Service Center
- Prepare quantitative and qualitative variances explanations
including risk and accounting treatment assessment
- Own the review of and ensure the timely reporting of financial
statements that are in compliance with company accounting policies,
procedures
- Interact with auditors and assist with the preparation and
documentation to support both internal and external audits.
- Special projects/ad hoc request as assignedKey Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required with concentration in finance /
accounting
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex issues, and
develop innovative solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise
judgment to make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses in
addition to being flexible with on-the-fly requests
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented
culture and with Client based sensitivities
- Ability to handle multiple assignments meeting strict deadlines
with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to identify and resolve complex finance and accounting
issues in addition to frequent financial analysis and
preparations
- Strong communications, presentation and networking skills
- Ability to interpret and adhere to contractual language
- Attention to detail, desire to learn and adapt is a must,
process-oriented
- Experience with Oracle and PeopleSoft is preferred, or with
similar product(s) is required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong understanding of US GAAPOur DEI CommitmentCovanta is an
Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action
Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified
applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including
perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual
disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed
Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected
by law. Know Your Rights ()Please note that Level, Title and/or
Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or
skills.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled
veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are
unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply
for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request
reasonable accommodations by going to Covanta.com and clicking on
the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the
Interest field, fill out all required fields including your
message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job
Application Accommodation Request'.
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