Area Financial Manager - Epes Transport System, LLC

Job Overview:

We are looking for an Area Financial Manager to join our Accounting/Finance team. The Area Financial Manager will manage all aspects of planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting for our field operations locations at an Epes Dedicated Service (EDS) area level. They will lead and direct the financial teams to support sales and operations. This position will provide contract knowledge and analytical support for various processes as well as provide additional support to other functional areas.

The Area Finance Manager will have accountability for all business planning and forecasting at the EDS area level. They will collaborate with Area and Site Operations Leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate Finance into all strategies, activities, and decision-making processes. This position will interface with customers on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications:

• 7-15 years of finance/accounting experience
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• BS/BA in Finance or Accounting required
• CPA certification / MBA degree preferred
• Excellent communication and people skills required
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills required
• Quality program certification (Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN, etc.) preferred
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• Knowledge of company systems and procedures preferred
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively analyze and interpret financial results comparing to the budget by understanding the relationship it has to P&L and the impact from changes and inefficiencies while providing opportunities and action plans for areas of concern to leadership.
• Lead and direct the process for identifying, specifying and developing financial strategies using LEAN / EAC principles.
• Effectively plan and forecast business results.
• Provide innovative pricing solutions to include risk assessment strategy for new and renewal deals.
• Participate on core selling team developing renewal strategies.
• Articulate the value proposition to the field and to our customers by identifying the critical metrics that should be measured to determine Epes performance.
• Work with accounting team to ensure accuracy of monthly financials.
• Support corporate initiatives for systems, centralization and controllership inclusive of field location audits.
• Provide operational financial support and training.
• Responsible for management and development of analysts.
• Communicate and provide feedback to Senior Directors and VP of Operations.
• Other projects as assigned

About Us:

Our MISSION is to be the transportation solutions provider of choice for our customers which enables them to move their products to their customers safely, timely and cost effectively.

Epes Transport System, LLC is the largest truckload carrier based in NC.