Finance Director jobs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial and performance data from operations and maintenance to proactively manage trends that warrant management attention, includes the monthly financial statements and supporting information.
• Drives the internal control process for finance systems; ensures that related business processes are properly documented and support a strong control environment; directs improvements and process changes.
• Directs the development of annual operating plan, simulation and budget/forecast for business unit finance systems.
• Directs change management initiatives for new or major improvements to finance systems; directs the development and implementation of end-user training; understands emerging approaches to training delivery.
• Recruits, selects, develops, manages, motivates, coaches, and mentors assigned employees; provides guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegates work assignments considering employee skills and development needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information

Other duties as required.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in accounting, finance, or related subject required.

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.

Experience:

Field and years of experience required: 7 or more years of experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience, required.

Experience preferred: 3 to 5 years of transit experience.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of accounting including accounting theory and principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees, assign work, develop employees, assess performance and provide performance feedback.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and improve processes and procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Access, Excel, Power Point and Word
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards accounting system preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Preferred:

Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent) <5%

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Drug testing and background check

Testing related to job requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• 100% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities
• Work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.