Student Union Director jobs in New York, NY

As the Senior Regional Finance Director, you will assume a strategic leadership role in overseeing and managing the financial operations of our NY Metro region. This position requires a seasoned finance professional with prior experience as a Business Unit (BU) Controller or in a similar capacity in service, contract, or transportation businesses. You will provide financial guidance, ensure compliance, and drive profitability within your region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's objectives to drive both sustainable and profitable growth within the region.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, leveraging your expertise to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver insightful financial reports, analyses, and recommendations to senior management, driving informed decision-making for pricing and cost control activities.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks and opportunities specific to service, contract, and transportation businesses within the region.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all local and international financial regulations, including taxation, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Team Leadership: Direct and in-directly to manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Leverage past BU Controller or similar experience to efficiently manage the financial affairs of the region's business locations, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Cost Control: Implement cost control measures tailored to the unique needs of service, contract, and transportation businesses to improve efficiency and profitability, particularly in direct variable cost areas.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate regional VPs and related cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and investments, leveraging your industry-specific knowledge specially in capital and technology investments.
• Financial Systems: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems, tools and processes that cater to the specific needs of the region's businesses.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive process improvements and efficiency gains within the finance department, aligning with industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Expert knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and industry-specific best practices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address industry-specific challenges related to contract business and CBA environment.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in financial software such as JDE/Hyperion and Microsoft Office Suite.