Key Facts

Remote From:

Canada

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

French, English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Decision Making
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Communication
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Leadership
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Training And Development
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Analytical Thinking
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Detail Oriented
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Problem Solving

First Student

Education

About First Student

As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories. What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®

Company type: XLarge

Industry: Education

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about financial analysis, modeling, and strategic partnership with operations? This role is for you. As a Regional Finance Manager, you will act as the CFO of your region, supporting operations in making informed financial decisions. You will be responsible for monthly financial close, forecasting and budgeting, and building financial models (CAT) for new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic finance partner to regional operations leadership.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including journal entries and performance reporting.
Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting for assigned locations.
Build and maintain financial models (CAT) for contract bids and new business, ensuring sound financial assumptions.
Support contract analysis, pricing, and validation of financial performance metrics.
Train and support location managers on financial tools and processes.
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies.
Analyze fleet systems and capital requests, including periodic physical audits.
Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, providing insights to regional leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred).
Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A.
Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel, macros, complex formulas).
Proven ability to partner with operations teams and influence decision-making.
Bilingual in French and English.
Experience in a multi-site environment is an asset.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

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