Director Of Student Finance

Gestionnaire régional(e) des finances - FP&A / Partenaire Opérations
Lieu : Delson, QC | Déplacements : Vous êtes passionné(e) par l'analyse financière, la modélisation et le partenariat stratégique avec les opérations? En tant que Directeur(trice) régional(e) des finances , vous agirez comme le chef des finances (CFO) de votre région , en soutenant les opérations dans la prise de décisions financières éclairées. Préparer et analyser les états financiers mensuels , incluant les écritures de journal et les rapports de performance.
Diriger le processus budgétaire annuel et les prévisions mensuelles pour les sites assignés.
Participer à l'analyse des contrats, à la tarification et à la validation des hypothèses financières.
Réaliser des audits internes pour assurer la conformité aux normes IFRS et aux politiques internes.
Analyser les systèmes de flotte et les immobilisations, incluant les audits physiques périodiques.
Réaliser des projets spéciaux et fournir des analyses ad hoc à la direction régionale.

Baccalauréat en finance ou comptabilité (CPA ou MBA un atout).
Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience en finance, comptabilité ou FP&A.
Bilinguisme français/anglais requis.
Expérience dans un environnement multi-sites (atout).
Rôle stratégique avec impact direct sur la performance régionale .
Regional Finance Manager - FP&A / Operations Business Partner
Location: Delson, QC | Travel: English Description :
Are you passionate about financial analysis, modeling, and strategic partnership with operations? 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.
Serve as a strategic finance partner to regional operations leadership.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements , including journal entries and performance reporting.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred).
Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A.
Bilingual in French and English.
Experience in a multi-site environment is an asset.
Strategic role with direct impact on regional performance .
Assists with location level audits of accounting transactions and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies. 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.
Reviews and monitors fleet, including cascading, right sizing, and lost business transitions for the Region. Reviews and analyzes fleet systems (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. Prepares financial models for contract analysis.
Performs special projects and analysis, prepares various reports for operations and other management as necessary.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
CPA, CMA, or MBA desirable

5+ years experience in accounting/finance

• Experience in financial modeling and accounting theory
• Experience in building detailed budgets and forecasts for one or more business units.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and Excel. Accounting and Finance experience in a multi-site environment preferred.

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