SUMMARY:

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for the effective and timely management of the monthly financial analysis, quarterly outlooks, annual operating budgets, shareholder presentation preparation, and maintaining the planning/forecast and analysis tool.  This includes the consolidation, preparation and analysis of financial and operational information.  Duties include but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee and/or manage on-going consolidated financial analysis including monthly, quarterly and annual income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and other operational based financial analysis

Manage and/or execute the consolidated annual budget process and associated analysis (income statement, balance sheet and capital focus); working closely with regional and corporate functions

Manage and/or execute the consolidated quarterly outlook (forecast) process and associated analysis (income statement, balance sheet and capital focus); working closely with regional and corporate functions

Oversee and/or manage the day-to-day administrative aspects associated with the planning/forecast and analysis tool including on-going system enhancements

Continually assess effectiveness and efficiency of financial analysis activities, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement as well as establishing and evaluating appropriate observable metrics

Execute and/or manage the development, analysis and reporting of productivity metrics and the facilitation of regional review reporting

Preparation of financial presentations to be used by the CFO/CAO at Senior Management, Audit Committee and Board of Director meetings, as directed

Develop and enhance greater interaction within RSI accounting operations and regional teams

Supervise and train assigned staff

Other projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Transportation industry, particularly railroad, experience a plus

Strong communication, time management and prioritization skills

Leadership and coaching of individuals and teams

Managing across organizational boundaries

Independently motivated

Advanced computer skills including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; experience in Microsoft G365 ERP and Adaptive Insights environments a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

BS Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required and 10+ years related experience, including 5 years of finance/accounting management with a successful record of supervision/leadership; CPA, MBA and U.S. public company experience preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.