Job Description
Manager Operational Finance
Field Maintenance Operations (FMO), Association of American Railroads (AAR), and Other Maintenance
Job Summary
The Operational Finance Manager is responsible for a team of Finance professionals, leading all activities related to FMO, AAR, and Other Maintenance planning/forecasting, financial month-end close activities, and reporting and analytics. Bring expertise in financial and operational data analysis, develop and oversee strategic field initiatives and lead the Finance partnership with the Equipment team.
Manage all accounting functions, to include the financial month-end close and reconciliation processes for maintenance activities at FMO repair facilities, the AAR, and Other Maintenance cost centers and general ledger accounting activity.
Function as a liaison and primary point of contact between corporate and field operations teams, making sure communication is clear and consistent, ensuring both sides stay aligned and informed.
Own all aspects of financial reporting and analysis for the FMOs, AAR, and Other Maintenance including analysis of general ledger activities and operational data.
Provide leadership on the analysis of data provided to and received by other departments with respect to operational data and P&L activity.
Collaborate with FMO and Other Maintenance operation’s management to implement reporting and analytics that provide key production and efficiency metrics and enable effective cost management.
Lead and organize the quarterly forecasting and annual planning process with respect to FMO, AAR, and Other Maintenance activities.
Lead, mentor, and provide strategic guidance to Operational Finance team members, fostering growth in both technical expertise and soft skills development to drive team performance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Data Management from a four-year college or university; Master’s and / or CMA or CPA preferable but not required.
5-7 years of financial analysis, general accounting, and/or FP&A experience, with preferred background in an Operational Finance role.
Experience with Oracle is preferred.
Intermediate to advanced Excel, Power Bi, and SQL skills.
Working knowledge of AAR rules and procedures a plus but not required.
Ability to apply basic statistical analysis to identify trends and relationships in data, to better understand cost drivers and to improve forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
Ability to solve problems with a strong aptitude to think creatively and find innovative solutions for process improvement and planning/forecasting, reporting initiatives.
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to collaborate with diverse team members from across the organization, engaging comfortably with operational employees and senior executives, remaining poised and articulate under stressful interactions.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal customers.
Willing and able to mentor and coach others in the application of moderate to complex financial and analytical systems and data visualization tools.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General office environment with moderate noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and required to sit (remain stationary within work area). Occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee occasionally lifts and/or transports up to ten pounds. Correctable vision capabilities required for close and color vision.
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
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