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Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harscoâs expertise in mineral materials.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager for North America, the Operations Finance Manager (OFM) is responsible for the day to day financial activities of 8 to 12 operating plant locations that are a mix of service contracts and process manufacturing facilities.
The OFM is the business partner with the operations group and is responsible for more complex cost analyses & audits associated with the plant functions. The OFM applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide support to the operations team by performing the following duties.
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
- Maintain the quality and integrity of the financial reporting processes and ensure timely production of the reported results
- Delivering an effective Financial control environment with the operating locations, with specific focus on the timeliness of site information, and the accuracy of the P&L.
- Assists operations with the financial aspects of operational/commercial strategic projects. Share business knowledge to help provide solutions to business related cost issues.
- Close and effective communication with the financial team leadership to ensure current and future business trends are reported.
- Will travel on an as needed basis to Quebec and Ontario provinces.
- Will have responsibility for a few direct reports (Site Administrators).
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Business Partner
- Defines key performance indicators per business unit financial activities and assists in developing and attaining operational targets. Follow up and reporting of the implementation of KPIs, analyzing trends and variance against target.
- Assists the sales and operations group in the development of cost estimates of new products or services.
- Analyzes cost information for use in controlling expenditures. Communicates potential cost issues with operations management.
- Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
- Assist site management / operations with reviewing monthly financial statements.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Compiles cost information to be used in the operating budget preparation. The OFM works directly with the commercial, operations, and asset management group to develop the annual plan and quarterly forecast. Update Hyperion Planning with the latest forecast/plan information.
- Provide weekly financial projections utilizing the internal forecasting tool.
- Manage the development of standard costs for the manufacturing sites. Plans, studies, and collects data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
- Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis as requested by operations and finance management.
- Provide regular updates on the projection of capital expenditures.
- Understand site service contracts in place and review annual price escalation clauses annually if applicable.
- Optimize working capital by engaging with the team to manage inventory levels, and accurately forecasting accounts receivable.
- Act as the gatekeeper for asset transfers, disposals, and authorizations for capital investments.
Month End Reporting:
- Participates in Month-End Closing procedures by ensuring accurate accounting of all revenue and cost in the month, reviewing site financials to detect any discrepancies and anomalies, and prepares detailed comments of the month results in Sales and Costs comparing actual numbers with Plan & latest Forecast financials by business unit activity.
- Analyze compliance reports and identify areas of improvement.
- Help to identify and resolve technical US GAAP and other accounting related issues as they arise.
- Identify process or cost issues and assist operations in the development of a remediation plan.
- Prepare bridges detailing the nature of variances against projections and provide margin analysis.
Financial Controls:
- Support the integrity of the financial results through rigorous review of the site P&L.
- Ensure appropriate financial control processes are in place across the sites.
- Complete bi-annual spare parts inventory for each site, with one count being in person.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelorâs degree from four-year college or university in accounting or finance
- Public accounting experience
- Financial Analysis
- French speaking is highly desirable and preferred
- Manufacturing or similar industry experience
- In-depth Financial Controls knowledge
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Experience of Large company ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, etc.)
CAPABILITIES
- Influencing / negotiating skills
- Customer care
- Attention to detail
- Team work â forms strong work relationships
- Highly organized â ability to deliver to tight deadlines
- Effective verbal & written communication
COMPETENCY
Behaviors
- Consistently High results
- Demonstrates resolve to exceed expectations
- Targets Opportunities
- Achieves goals through implementation of plans
- Stays focused
- Is accountable for results
Integrity and ethics
- Takes decisive action
- Raises awareness and willing to challenge when integrity compromised
- Ethical in thought word and deed
- Promotes transparency
High commitment
- Understands responsibilities and accepts accountability
- Hard working and productive
- Urgency of action and focused on end goal
- Resilient
- Never complacent; goes above & beyond to deliver
Self-motivation and discipline
- Recognizes what is important and needs minimal guidance
- Looks for and seizes opportunities
- Takes independent actions and calculated risks
- Asks for help when needed
- Undertakes self-development
- Open to feedback
- Seeks feedback and is not defensive
Dependability
- Delivers what is promised; is reliable
- Makes realistic promises and consistently delivers on them
- Can be counted on to meet deadlines
We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.
Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harscoâs expertise in mineral materials.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager for North America, the Operations Finance Manager (OFM) is responsible for the day to day financial activities of 8 to 12 operating plant locations that are a mix of service contracts and process manufacturing facilities.
The OFM is the business partner with the operations group and is responsible for more complex cost analyses & audits associated with the plant functions. The OFM applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide support to the operations team by performing the following duties.
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
- Maintain the quality and integrity of the financial reporting processes and ensure timely production of the reported results
- Delivering an effective Financial control environment with the operating locations, with specific focus on the timeliness of site information, and the accuracy of the P&L.
- Assists operations with the financial aspects of operational/commercial strategic projects. Share business knowledge to help provide solutions to business related cost issues.
- Close and effective communication with the financial team leadership to ensure current and future business trends are reported.
- Will travel on an as needed basis to Quebec and Ontario provinces.
- Will have responsibility for a few direct reports (Site Administrators).
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Business Partner
- Defines key performance indicators per business unit financial activities and assists in developing and attaining operational targets. Follow up and reporting of the implementation of KPIs, analyzing trends and variance against target.
- Assists the sales and operations group in the development of cost estimates of new products or services.
- Analyzes cost information for use in controlling expenditures. Communicates potential cost issues with operations management.
- Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
- Assist site management / operations with reviewing monthly financial statements.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Compiles cost information to be used in the operating budget preparation. The OFM works directly with the commercial, operations, and asset management group to develop the annual plan and quarterly forecast. Update Hyperion Planning with the latest forecast/plan information.
- Provide weekly financial projections utilizing the internal forecasting tool.
- Manage the development of standard costs for the manufacturing sites. Plans, studies, and collects data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
- Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis as requested by operations and finance management.
- Provide regular updates on the projection of capital expenditures.
- Understand site service contracts in place and review annual price escalation clauses annually if applicable.
- Optimize working capital by engaging with the team to manage inventory levels, and accurately forecasting accounts receivable.
- Act as the gatekeeper for asset transfers, disposals, and authorizations for capital investments.
Month End Reporting:
- Participates in Month-End Closing procedures by ensuring accurate accounting of all revenue and cost in the month, reviewing site financials to detect any discrepancies and anomalies, and prepares detailed comments of the month results in Sales and Costs comparing actual numbers with Plan & latest Forecast financials by business unit activity.
- Analyze compliance reports and identify areas of improvement.
- Help to identify and resolve technical US GAAP and other accounting related issues as they arise.
- Identify process or cost issues and assist operations in the development of a remediation plan.
- Prepare bridges detailing the nature of variances against projections and provide margin analysis.
Financial Controls:
- Support the integrity of the financial results through rigorous review of the site P&L.
- Ensure appropriate financial control processes are in place across the sites.
- Complete bi-annual spare parts inventory for each site, with one count being in person.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelorâs degree from four-year college or university in accounting or finance
- Public accounting experience
- Financial Analysis
- French speaking is highly desirable and preferred
- Manufacturing or similar industry experience
- In-depth Financial Controls knowledge
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Experience of Large company ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, etc.)
CAPABILITIES
- Influencing / negotiating skills
- Customer care
- Attention to detail
- Team work â forms strong work relationships
- Highly organized â ability to deliver to tight deadlines
- Effective verbal & written communication
COMPETENCY
Behaviors
- Consistently High results
- Demonstrates resolve to exceed expectations
- Targets Opportunities
- Achieves goals through implementation of plans
- Stays focused
- Is accountable for results
Integrity and ethics
- Takes decisive action
- Raises awareness and willing to challenge when integrity compromised
- Ethical in thought word and deed
- Promotes transparency
High commitment
- Understands responsibilities and accepts accountability
- Hard working and productive
- Urgency of action and focused on end goal
- Resilient
- Never complacent; goes above & beyond to deliver
Self-motivation and discipline
- Recognizes what is important and needs minimal guidance
- Looks for and seizes opportunities
- Takes independent actions and calculated risks
- Asks for help when needed
- Undertakes self-development
- Open to feedback
- Seeks feedback and is not defensive
Dependability
- Delivers what is promised; is reliable
- Makes realistic promises and consistently delivers on them
- Can be counted on to meet deadlines
We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.
Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Operations Manager
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes. Get your transcripts and qualification documents ready before you start applying, as U.S. employers will ask for these during the LCA stage.
Target employers with multi-site operations
Field Operations Manager roles at companies running distributed worksites, logistics networks, or infrastructure projects are far more likely to require a degreed specialist, which strengthens your specialty occupation case and makes E-3 sponsorship a natural fit.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Field Operations Manager openings by employers actively willing to sponsor E-3 visas. This cuts the prospecting time significantly compared to cold-applying and hoping a hiring manager knows the E-3 exists.
Clarify the LCA process with your employer early
Many U.S. employers in operations and logistics haven't sponsored an E-3 before. Explain that the Labor Condition Application is filed with the DOL before your consulate appointment, and that DOL certification typically comes through within seven business days.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork through to consulate preparation. This matters most for operations roles where your start date is tied to a specific project or site handover schedule.
Negotiate your start date around consulate appointment wait times
E-3 consulate appointments in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth can run from two to eight weeks depending on the time of year. Build that window into your offer acceptance so your employer's onboarding timeline doesn't conflict with your visa appointment slot.
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Find Field Operations Manager JobsField Operations Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Field Operations Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Field Operations Manager roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. General job boards rarely filter by visa type, so you end up screening dozens of postings manually. Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to Australian E-3 applicants, which means you spend less time cold-applying to employers who haven't heard of the visa.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000â$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Field Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as engineering, supply chain management, or business operations. The role must require that degree as a standard entry requirement, not just prefer it. Roles tied to infrastructure, manufacturing, or logistics networks tend to have the clearest specialty occupation arguments, particularly when the position involves technical oversight or regulatory compliance.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Field Operations Manager roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, meaning you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and random selection, so there's no guaranteed path even with a qualifying role and employer. For Field Operations Managers who need a predictable start date tied to a project launch or site opening, the E-3's on-demand availability is a meaningful practical advantage.
Can I change employers or project sites while on an E-3?
You can change employers on an E-3, but you'll need a new LCA and a new visa issuance or change of status tied to the new employer. Changing project sites within the same employer is generally straightforward, but if the new site is in a different metropolitan statistical area, your employer may need to post a new LCA notice at that location to stay compliant with DOL requirements.
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