Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Circular Action Alliance is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance to oversee financial planning and analysis, business operations finance, and financial support for state-specific EPR programs. The role manages budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, program performance analysis, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Operations Finance Director in budgeting, forecasting and reconciling actuals verses budget, developing and improving internal tracking and external reporting processes
• Develop financial models to evaluate the performance of EPR programs, linking system performance metrics (including participation, collection, capture and contamination rates) to specific investments, enabling the tracking and analysis of program cost ROIs
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to state leadership on cash flow, revenue forecasts, cost saving opportunities, cost-benefit analyses of reimbursable system expansion investments and expense management, leveraging scenario planning and long-term projections to guide decision making
• Assume leadership role in the financial evaluation and recommendation for CAA’s California EPR program reimbursement applications
• Assist in preparing reports for state agencies or other stakeholders, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of required financial data and developing accompanying message tracks on state program costs, funding utilization, and financial sustainability
• Design and refine internal financial policies and procedures to drive consistent, transparent, accountable and best-in-class company operations
• Act as a finance partner and first point of contact for state program operations, collaborating in ad hoc projects related to day-to-day operations, providing financial guidance and frameworks to guide decision making, interpreting financial data, and educating multi-functional partners on proper cost accounting
• Assist in ensuring compliance with state-specific EPR regulations related to financial reporting, fee collection, and producer obligations
• Support funding negotiations and contracting processes for state-specific EPR programs, ensuring financial transparency and proper resource allocation
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports and briefings for senior leadership of CAA including Board and Committee meetings

Skills

• Proven ability to understand financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams (programs, operations, legal, compliance, communications) and support business operations in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial software systems (Workday Financials or similar)
• Highly driven individual with a flow to work mindset and passion for navigating change and spear-heading impactful action in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with a focus on financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and business operations finance
• Bachelor's degree in finance or business administration or a related field
• Experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) or environmental sustainability programs a plus
• Master's degree preferred

Benefits

• Fully remote based in the United States

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