Senior Manager, Finance

Overview

This role combines financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business operations finance, and support for state-specific Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs. The Senior Manager, Finance ensures the organization’s and each state EPR program’s financial health, reporting, and operations align with long-term strategy and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with internal teams—including programs, operations, communications, legal, and compliance—to provide financial insights, manage budgets, track performance, and support appropriate allocation of funds across various states and spend areas.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Operations Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation of actuals versus budget.
• Develop and improve internal tracking and external reporting processes.
• Build financial models to evaluate EPR program performance, linking system performance metrics (including participation, collection, capture, and contamination rates) to specific investments to enable tracking and analysis of program cost ROI.
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to state leadership on:
  • Cash flow and revenue forecasts
  • Cost-saving opportunities
  • Cost-benefit analyses of reimbursable system expansion investments
  • Expense management
  • Scenario planning and long-term projections to support decision-making
• Take a leadership role in the financial evaluation and recommendations for California EPR program reimbursement applications.
• Assist in preparing reports for state agencies and other stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely submission of required financial data.
• Develop accompanying message tracks focused on state program costs, funding utilization, and financial sustainability.
• Design and refine internal financial policies and procedures to support consistent, transparent, accountable operations.
• Serve as a finance partner and first point of contact for state program operations, collaborating on ad hoc operational projects, providing financial guidance and frameworks, interpreting financial data, and educating multi-functional partners on proper cost accounting.
• Support 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 to ensure financial transparency and proper resource allocation.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and briefings for senior leadership, including Board and Committee meetings.

Requirements

• 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; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven ability to understand financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (programs, operations, legal, compliance, communications) in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial software systems (Workday Financials or similar).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) or environmental sustainability programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate: Based on a variety of factors in accordance with applicable law, including the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Location

• Fully Remote based in the United States

Reporting To

• Finance & Accounting

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If accommodation is needed as part of the application process, request it through the application process instructions.