Regional Finance Manager - Remote

**Job Description** ------------------- The Finance Manager partners with the Operations Teams in developing financial analysis and reporting that aids in effective planning and performance evaluation. In this wide\-ranging role, the Finance Manager provides guidance to the front\-line management team while training, coaching, developing and mentoring operations managers. **Job Responsibilities** ------------------------ ? Coordinates the month\-end close process and variance analysis versus projection and plan ? Weekly and monthly analysis of labor and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locations ? Root case analysis of revenue, operating costs and profit variances to plan and projections ? Leads base unit bookkeepers to ensure the completeness and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements ? Partners with operations teams to drive the profitable growth through productivity and revenue growth ? Oversees compliance with contract results, aid in processing scope amendments and annual contract escalation ? Trains operations managers and unit bookkeepers on use of financial reporting systems, understanding and interpreting financial reports and their finance and accounting responsibilities ? Supports the Operations teams with client meetings, quarterly business reviews and budget presentations ? Participates in new business and client retention efforts through analytical support and proforma development ? Coordinate the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers, unit bookkeepers and analyzing financial trends ? Assists in coordinating the annual budget process, which includes setting targets, analysis of monthly spreads and helping with organizing the budget presentation ? Lead analysis and responses to client inquiries ? Develop and submit monthly invoices for business unit contracts to ensure accurate and prompt payment with support from unit bookkeepers and front\-line operators ? Actively involved with accounts receivable collections, inventory management and capital expenditure controls which all drive free cash flow ? Assists when needed with internal audit support and government audits ? Develops ad hoc reports for senior management ? Provides information for historical, current and future financial and statistical data ? Performs assigned special projects and analysis as needed by senior management **Qualifications** ------------------ ? Requires at least 4 years of hands\-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibility ? Requires a bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience in finance/accounting ? MBA or course work toward an MBA helpful ? Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to complete established deadlines in a fast\-paced environment are essential to your success ? Sound judgement is key as you well as prio