Sr Region Finance Director
1 day ago
Sr Region Finance Director Join to apply for the Sr Region Finance Director role at First Student First Student, a family of 60,000+ employees, safely transports over 5 million students and passengers each day. Our brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Employees lead in safety and innovation, implementing advanced training and technology in the transportation industry. The Regional Finance Director serves as the business co‑pilot to the Regional Senior Vice President (SVP), acting as the region’s CFO‑equivalent. This role is accountable for overall regional financial performance, including profit margin, customer retention, and renewal pricing discipline. The Director provides actionable insights, leads financial planning & analysis, manages period‑end close, and oversees operating expenses and capital expenditures (CapEx). Key responsibilities include: Drive accountability for regional profit margin, renewal retention, and overall P&L results. Identify opportunities to expand margin, improve efficiency, and strengthen customer and contract retention. Ensure renewal pricing supports both competitiveness and long‑term profitability. Act as strategic financial partner to the Regional SVP, providing insights that influence strategic and operational decisions. Collaborate with operations, sales, and corporate finance to achieve top‑line growth and bottom‑line performance. Lead regional budgeting and forecasting processes. Deliver clear financial analysis, including variance reporting, scenario modelling, and forward‑looking insights. Provide early visibility into risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions or investment strategies. Lead renewal pricing decisions, balancing market competitiveness with margin protection. Support contract negotiations with financial models, pricing analyses, and ROI assessments. Oversee period‑end close processes for accurate and timely P&L and CapEx reporting. Partner with the Regional Controller to uphold compliance with accounting policies, revenue recognition, and expense booking. Ensure robust financial governance, risk management, and audit readiness. Lead and develop the Regional Finance Manager team, fostering accountability and analytical excellence. Build organizational capacity across the region. Provide dotted‑line leadership to the Regional Controller and Regional Revenue Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred). 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably within multi‑site, service, or transportation industries. Demonstrated success driving regional‑level financial performance, profit margin, and customer/contract retention. Proven expertise in P&L management, FP&A, pricing, and renewal economics. Strong leadership skills and ability to influence cross‑functional teams and build high‑performing finance organizations. Excellent communication and presentation skills, translating complex financials into actionable insights. Evidence of acting as a true business partner and CFO‑equivalent, balancing strategy with operational execution. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales Industries School and Employee Bus Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Sr Region Finance Director
2 days ago
Burlington, Canada First Student Full timeSr Region Finance Director Join to apply for the Sr Region Finance Director role at First Student First Student, a family of 60,000+ employees, safely transports over 5 million students and passengers each day. Our brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Employees lead in safety and innovation, implementing advanced...
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Sr Region Finance Director
2 weeks ago
Burlington, Canada First Student Shared Services Full timeFirst for a reason : At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they...
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Sr Region Finance Director
2 weeks ago
Burlington, Canada First Student Full timeOverview First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation;...
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Sr Region Finance Director
2 weeks ago
Burlington, Canada First Student Shared Services Full timeFirst for a reason : At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they...
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Sr Region Finance Director
2 weeks ago
Burlington, Canada First Student Shared Services Full timeFirst for a reason : At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they...
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Sr Region Finance Director
3 weeks ago
Burlington, Canada First Student Full timeOverview First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation;...
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Sr Region Finance Director
3 weeks ago
Burlington, Canada First Student Full timeOverview First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation;...
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Sr Region Finance Director
2 weeks ago
Burlington, Ontario, Canada First Student Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per yearFirst for a reason:At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they...
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Sr Region Finance Director
2 days ago
Burlington, Ontario, Canada First Student Full time $80,000 - $200,000 per yearFirst for a reason:At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they...
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Regional Finance Director
2 days ago
Burlington, Canada First Student Full timeA leading transportation services firm in Canada is seeking a Sr Region Finance Director to oversee regional financial performance and provide strategic financial insights. The role demands over 10 years of finance leadership experience, preferably in multi-site environments. The successful candidate will drive profitability, manage budgeting and...
