Financial Analyst

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose: 

In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Region CFO, participate in and manage financial analysis reports and projects. Using a broad knowledge of financial practices and procedures, you will provide financial accountability to operational sites and provide strategy recommendations to management to support business objectives.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• General Accounting and Monthly Close: Execute and maintain the general accounting structure and processes for operational sites, ensuring compliance with Finance Department policies and directives. Responsibilities include managing all monthly close processes (accruals, G/L account monitoring, reconciliation, and journal entries) and ensuring the timeliness and  accuracy of customer billing and vendor payments.
• Budgeting and Forecasting Coordination: Coordinate and manage the data input, document review, and administrative preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Financial Data Monitoring and Record Keeping: Prepare and maintain records for ongoing financial monitoring of operational activities, including tracking and documenting monthly variance reports, accounts receivable collection status, and labor cost allocations.
• Reporting and Communication Support: Serve as a key administrative liaison between Finance and other departments to gather and compile financial data for reporting. Assist in the preparation of clear, accurate oral and written presentations of financial results for management review.
• Office and Project Administration: Manage and coordinate administrative staff including the management of  all financial records, documents, and contracts, maintaining a compliant and accessible filing system.

Work Environment: 

• This position will  require at least 1 day a week in the Paramus NJ office and at least 2 days on site in Jersey City.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Data Analytics, or Economics or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 2 – 5 years financial analysis experience in public accounting or private industry including budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Experience initiating and leading projects, and ability to work with Senior Management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with good written, verbal, presentation and listening skills.
• Shows evidence of good organization and project planning skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Proficient with Google suite (Sheets, Docs and Slides).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Range: $80000 to $90000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 5% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.