Bilingual Region Finance Manager

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.

Regional Finance Manager

At First Student, we contribute to your professional growth while at the same time giving you the opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. 

We are searching for a ‘Region Finance Manager’ for our First Student division. The position is responsible for assisting the Senior Finance Director by providing financial support to operations for assigned geographic area. This position protects and monitors company assets, analyzes operating results as well as supports the Senior Finance Director and regional management in contract analysis, forecasting and budgeting. This role will assist with the interpretation and implementation of the Company’s policies and procedures.

 KEY RESPONSBILITIES: 

• Assist with location level audits of accounting transactions and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies. Make recommendations and ensure that corrective actions are taken;
• Trains and assists location personnel in the region’s accounting systems and procedures. Conducts training sessions to raise financial competency of location and other management as needed;
• Review and monitoring of fleet, including cascading, right sizing and lost business transitions for the Region. Review the capital request process;
• Fleet systems review and analysis (i.e. auditing accounting and vehicle maintenance systems to make sure it represents the proper fleet figures), including performance of a periodic physical audit;
• Assists with the development of contract bids and rate calculations and ensures reasonableness of financial assumptions; 
• Assist with the preparation of the month end close and financial reporting statements as needed;
• Prepares the yearly operating plan and monthly forecast for the region;
• Performs special projects and analysis, prepares various reports for operations and other management as necessary.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required. CPA, CMA or MBA desirable;
• Five years of experience in accounting / finance; 
• Bilingual French & English communication fluency
• Experience in financial modeling and accounting theory;
• Excellent verbal communication skills with all levels of personnel;
• Personal computer / software skills.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office Environment. 
• Approximate 20% travel

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.