Senior Manager

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.

Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer with dotted line to Vice President – Pipeline Integrity

Job Summary: The Senior Manager Finance will serve as the Finance Business Partner for global Pipeline Integrity operations, providing accurate and timely financial information as well as strategic financial insight, analysis, and support in order to drive informed decision making and ensure the financial health and growth of the organization. 

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Month-end Close

• Oversee the month-end close process and timely/accurate reporting of financial results.
• Report on financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. 
• Support internal and external audits.

Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate with business line leaders to understand their financial needs and provide insights and contributions to support strategic objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on financial matters, offering recommendations based on thorough analysis and forecasting.
• Support the decision-making process on business cases, investment appraisals, and strategic initiatives through insightful financial analysis.
• Provide financial input into product pricing and/or contract reviews, cost management, and profitability analysis.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Partner with Operations and Financial Planning & Analysis teams to develop the annual budget, and quarterly Forecasts, in order to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyze financial performance against these budgets and forecasts, and other key business metrics, while providing actionable insights to leadership.

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance inside the Finance organization through direct management/supervision. Coach for success, evaluate and assess performance.
• Define or recommend objectives to the Finance organization aligned with the strategic needs of the Pipeline Integrity business line.  

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve data accuracy and integrity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Implement best practices across finance/other disciplines as identified.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards preferred.
• 8 years of progressive Accounting/Finance experience including 3 years in a Supervisory role.
• 2 years in a finance business partner role, or similar capacity, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI).  Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally and must possess or willing to possess passport for international travel.