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:
The Finance Director will oversee financial and accounting activities for Branches within the business line and provide financial guidance and support to the organization. This will include management and development of the local Finance teams, management of the closing processes, compilation of comprehensive monthly reporting packages, presentation and communication of analysis and results to Senior Management, act as a Financial Business Partner and facilitate discussions with Local Operating Management and Senior Management, audit coordination, support of Financial Planning & Analysis efforts (Budget, Forecast, Long Term Plan), and coordination with the North American Shared Service Center.Primary Duties /Responsibilities: Manage and develop the accounting teams (4-5 direct reports/Branches)Oversee the monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained Coordinate financial activities with the Shared Service Centers and operations teamsEnsure integrity and accuracy of financial data and compliance with IFRS standards, as well as all applicable laws, rules, and regulationsProduce comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages, delivered to both internal and external stakeholders, detailing key ratios, statistics, price and volume variance analysisFacilitate discussions with operating unit management regarding key areas of focus to optimize performance around budget and forecast targets. Track timely billing of customers and account receivables collection Develop, implement and track cost reduction and management programsMaintain fixed asset records for coordination of inventory of fixed assets with the information technology team and Veolia finance teamConsolidate and analyze data trends, using complex Google skillsWork collaboratively with the IT organization to improve system reportsEnsure adequate Internal Controls are being followed at local Branches and within the Business LineManage relationships and work product with external auditorsPerform due diligence exercises for potential external bidsIntegrate financial and accounting information of newly acquired businesses into existing processes and systems, including completion of purchase accountingDevelop and construct technical accounting memos to be presented to senior managementWork Environment: Office work environmentTravel and visits to our different sitesWill need to comply with all training requirements and safety procedures while on site