**Description** **Job Title:** Operations Controller – Vegetation Management **Location:** Willow Grove, PA **Department:** Finance **Reports To:** Director, Field Facing Analysis – Vegetation Management **Position Type:** Full-time Description: The **Operations Controller** is responsible for driving planning/budgeting/forecasting processes for a specific geographic region or business unit, and ensuring the financial plans meet the expectations of business segment stakeholders. Reporting to the respective segment Field Facing Analysis leader, the role will operate in a matrix organization with responsibilities for coordinating and leading FP&A and Accounting efforts with the field to meet the business needs of P&L leadership and other stakeholders. The Operations Controller is expected to work effectively across the company, evidenced by strong business partnership with the FP&A, accounting, field, IT, and business development functions. This position is expected to challenge and support the business, increasing our ability to anticipate issues and identify opportunities, and drive informed data-driven decision making through diligent financial management. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, client-first strategic thinker, as well as a strong analytical leader with a proven track record of success in progressive finance roles. Current State Responsibilities: The department is going through a transitionary period. We need a motivated team member who wants to be part of the design process and help create the desired product / future state processes and procedures. Initial responsibilities may be geographically agnostic and include: + Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting process improvements including system implementation and leveraging greater level of detail to better analyze performance vs plan + Assist in the development of detailed analyses to better identify and understand the drivers of variances vs plan and prior periods + Work to develop a set of more comprehensive financial reports for operational leadership, ensuring everyone is looking at one set of numbers (i.e. helping to create reports that walk cost report forward to consolidated GAAP result) Future State Responsibilities: Once future state processes and procedures are identified and defined, responsibilities are expected to shift as follows: + Financial Leadership: Function as the designated financial leader to a business unit / geographic region to drive value creation for the Company + Business Partnership: Establish and maintain effective relationships with operational management for the designated business unit / geographic region; significant travel required (estimated 50%) + Financial and Business Strategy: Partner with operational and business leadership to develop and execute forward-thinking strategy, business plans, and initiatives that align with the Company’s long-range strategy and annual operating plans + Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement improved processes, procedures, and internal controls utilizing industry best practices; evaluate current operational practices and establish an environment of continuous improvement to ensure established processes support effective and efficient management + Financial Planning: Develop the long-range plan (LRP), annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly and latest view forecasts based on key business drivers from Operations to achieve financial objectives; ensure accountability of financial results to appropriate business unit leadership + Accounting and Reporting: Coordinate with Accounting the month-end close process to ensure the business unit / geographic region’s results are accurate and complete; provide an analysis of variances against the approved targets; provide financial and operational performance trends to region / business unit leadership and offer advice and counsel to management for continuous improvement opportunities; coordinate and prepare project accounting reports for project management team + Business Performance Management: Facilitate the month-end financial reviews with Operations to review the P&L performance and key performance indicators (KPI’s); drive development of improvement plans with accountability; communicate risks and opportunities in the forecast and help mitigate risk to ensure revenue and EBITDA targets are met + Business Development and Capital Planning: Analyze and evaluate potential investments and cost saving initiatives as they relate to the region’s financial objectives and work closely with Operations to track and forecast the results relating to Opex/Capex; analyze customer, region, or job profitability with view to driving changes to increase value; assist project managers when required on large project bids + People Development: Conduct ongoing training sessions within geographic region / business unit to improve financial acumen among Operations; as the role evolves, hire and manage Finance staff to support the business as applicable + Other: Assist with invoicing and invoice processing as required; assist staff with general time sheet and expense reports, including P-card support when required; perform ad hoc assignments as necessary, including system improvements and changes, acquisitions, and geographic expansion Requirements: + 7 - 10 years of professional experience in finance roles, including experience in FP&A and / or Accounting + General understanding of accounting principles + Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or a related field + MBA or CPA a plus + Industry experience in vegetation management and utility infrastructure services is highly preferred + Significant travel required (estimated 50%), including to field offices on a recurring basis + Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels, including developing and maintaining relationships with Operations + Strong knowledge of finance processes, systems, and best practices + Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills + Prior work experience in detailed budgeting a plus + Understanding of FP&A processes including bottom-up planning, scenario modelling, allocations, account reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, currency translation, and top-side adjustments **Benefits** We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. **Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.** **An Equal Opportunity Employer.** **Please note:** + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._ + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._ **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.