Area Manager Finance

Area Finance Manager

With limited direction and a thorough understanding of accounting principles, the Area Finance Manager assists the Area Director of Finance in managing the accounting workflow, providing accounting direction and analytical support to Area management. This includes providing direction and acting as a resource to accounting and other staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely work.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Performing complex accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial information.
• Coordinating the monthly close process for the field controller group to ensure the timing and accuracy of the financial reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing required supporting documentation and financial statements to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies and procedures.
• Assisting the Area Director of Finance in the review and analysis of operating results and key performance metrics for field reporting packages.
• Ensuring that the standard monthly and quarterly reporting packages are available and distributed to the Area functional experts.
• Assisting the Area Director of Finance with accounting direction and analytical support for other departments in the Area (sales, operations, maintenance, customer service, etc.).
• At request of Area Director of Finance, attending monthly DOR or AOR meetings to provide financial support and direction.
• Assisting the Area Director of Finance in the management of the accounting workflow across all departments (sales, customer service, operations, HR, etc.). Ensuring there are proper internal controls in place, including compliance with Company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley and all other statutory requirements.
• Assisting the Area Director of Finance in conducting periodic reviews of divisional balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Assisting the Area Director of Finance with pricing and profitability analysis, commercial and municipal bids, acquisitions and any market development projects.
• Coordinating and reviewing the post implementation reporting for awarded bids and market development projects.
• Supporting the Area Director of Finance during the annual budget and forecasting process and assisting with analytical review.
• Assisting in the coordination and preparation of field budgets, forecasts and variance reports as required by Area management.
• Ensuring that all internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
• Assisting with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits and peer reviews.
• Managing and monitoring capital expenditures process within the Area to ensure compliance with capital budgets and capital policies.
• Managing and monitoring the monthly capital forecast to ensure Field divisions identify appropriate reasoning for variance.
• Ensuring that the month end capital expenditures are reconciled.
• Assisting the Area Director of Finance with the onboarding, training and development of accounting staff at the division.
• Providing direction and acting as a resource to the field accounting group to ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of work.
• Performing monthly close or other related accounting activities during periods of vacancy or transition at various field locations.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications include:

• Supervisory or lead experience at a progressively responsible level.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes.
• Effective communication skills across various levels of the organization.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor and train others to meet performance expectations as described above.
• Ability to work through others to accomplish goals and objectives.
• The ability to establish processes and procedures to ensure effective department workflow.
• The ability to track, measure and manage performance.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team environment.
• Experience with Lawson accounting software.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel.

Minimum requirements include:

• Minimum of 5 years related accounting or financial experience.

Pay Range: $139,200.00 - $208,800.00

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable): Bonus - Annual Incentive ("MIP") Target, 25% Annual

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About The Company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals.

Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.

Strategy

Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. With our integrated approach, strengthening our