**I. Job Summary** This role applies advanced principles of finance to analyze financial and non-financial information and support the field finance organization. Partnering with an Area and using their business knowledge, operational experience, and finance acumen, this position will play a strategic role in developing and implementing enterprise-wide continuous improvements, aligning finance with the strategic needs of the business. **_WM candidates will be able to work at their current WM site or if currently remote, may work at the closest WM location. External candidates must be based in the Houston area and report to the Corporate office._** **II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. + Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to establish standardized processes and implement best practices across the Areas and connect those practices into the central performance and financial management functions. + Prepares, analyzes and interprets complex financial and non-financial information and recommends improvement opportunities to local, middle and senior management. + Participates, facilitates and interprets for senior management operating results that include but are not limited to budget goals, cost reduction efforts, corporate initiatives and other identified opportunities for improvement. + Contributes significantly to key project development, planning and implementation. + Develops, manages and/or participates in action plans to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of operating directives. + Directs, manages and conducts special and ad hoc information requests. Reports results of findings to market areas, groups and corporate offices. + Facilitates communication and understanding between the field finance and operations functions and corporate finance. + As requested, may participate in conducting major bid and project reviews, including directing pro forma preparation and financial sensitivity analysis. **III. Supervisory Responsibilities** This job may include mentoring and training responsibilities. **IV. Qualifications** The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience + Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience. + Experience: Five (5) years previous experience (in addition to education requirement). B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements + None required. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required + Strong understanding of the financial reporting cycle, best practices and data flow among financial systems. + Strong presentation and communication skills with comfort preparing and presenting information to an executive team and a leadership presence to effectively collaborate across functional teams + Insatiably curious and collaborative problem solver with excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills + Expertise in business analysis tools including advanced Excel skills, Microsoft Office Suite and planning systems (Hyperion, OneStream) + Ability to perform well under pressure and in a high-volume and changing environment. + Organizational agility: knows how to get things done through formal channels and informal networks, with entrepreneurial drive and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with minimal hierarchy. + Must be authorized to work in the US. + External candidates must be located in the Houston area; no relocations for this role. Additional qualifications: + Action oriented and takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities and follows through to successful completion + Collaborator with colleagues in-side and out-side of the accounting and finance group + Customer focused + Balance and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously + Flexibility to work overtime, during the week and/ or weekends + Sound work ethic + Detail-oriented, organized and motivated **V. Work Environment** Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. + Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, computers, phones, etc.) most of the workday. + Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid. The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $118,490 to $153,340. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a 25% bonus. **Benefits** At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.” Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran