Mgr Facility Finance

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to advance in their careers.

This on-site position serves as a strategic business partner to GATX’s assigned repair facilities, delivering cost and financial insights to drive operational performance. The Finance Manager will focus on interpreting financial trends, identifying cost drivers, and influencing actions, in addition to reporting results. Leveraging automation and reporting tools in place, the emphasis of this role is on analysis, business partnership, and decision support. 

The role will be in the office and reports to the Sr. Manager of Facility Finance and Railcar Analytics and works closely with plant managers, shop leadership, and the corporate business analysis team to ensure alignment with company goals. 

• Serve as the lead financial advisor for assigned repair facilities.
• Develop and improve financial analysis and key metrics reporting.
• Translate financial results into operational insights.
• Use dashboards and analytics for clear communication of findings.
• Support capital spending reporting, analysis and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, and Internal Audit on compliance and controls.
• Lead contract administration and property management functions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Analyze variances and suggest corrective actions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles; cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in financial analysis within a service/maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to explain financials to non-finance leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence operational partners.

Other:

• 10-15% travel required for support of multiple facilities, management meetings and projects.

This is a hybrid position which will require the employee to work in the office at least 3 days a week throughout the year. The employee may work remotely the balance of the time, apart from quarter and year-end close, when work is fully in-office.