Finance Manager, US Drilling Services

Job Description

Boart Longyear is a global leader in drilling services, providing innovative and reliable solutions to the mining and drilling industry. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, Boart Longyear is committed to delivering excellence in safety, drilling services, and technology.

We are currently seeking a US Regional Finance Manager to join our Boart Longyear team in Salt Lake City, UT. The Regional Finance Manager will oversee and integrate the commercial, accounting, and FP&A strategy for the region, ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader financial goals. This role is critical in managing the region’s profit and loss (P&L) statement and driving strategic financial initiatives. Reporting directly to the Finance department, with a dotted line to the Regional Director, this position will provide comprehensive financial leadership across operations, growth initiatives, and commercial decision-making.

Strategic Financial Leadership

- Oversee and manage the region’s profit/loss (P&L) statement, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

- Prepare capital expenditures (CAPEX) business cases, evaluating Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for individual projects and divisions.

- Provide insights into financial performance at the division and project level to support decision-making.

- Review commercial proposals for terms, financial impact, and completeness, ensuring alignment with regional strategy and capacity.

- Assist in cash management for the region, supporting optimal liquidity and financial efficiency.

FP&A and Forecasting

- Lead the preparation of the regional forecast and budget, conducting bi-weekly reviews and monthly roll-ups.

- Develop cash flow statements and analyses for each business unit and division.

- Create a monthly KPI and financial report pack, including balance sheets, cash flow analysis, and P&L by division and region.

- Drive Operational Excellence through analysis of financial performance; highlighting opportunities to optimize ROIC; tracking performance of improvement initiatives; reporting back to the operations leaders.

Commercial and Operational Support

- Partner with the Regional Director to track and manage the operating agenda, including commercial, operational, and growth cadence reviews.

- Maintain a commercial pipeline to monitor and support upcoming opportunities.

- Provide financial expertise for new country entry proposals (US region).

Team and Resource Management

- Manage the regional financial team, providing leadership, mentoring, and performance oversight.

- Oversee contract administrators to ensure accurate and complete billing.

- Manage third-party service providers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and cost-effectiveness.

Audit and Compliance

- Oversee the North America Controller to ensure accurate day-to-day handling of statutory reports and audits.

- Assist the Global Controller in the global audit process, ensuring regional compliance.

- Manage the audit of regional statutory reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.

Operational Reporting and Analysis

- Provide detailed comparisons of actual financial results against bids and forecasts.

- Develop job-level cost sheets to evaluate project profitability and adherence to initial assumptions.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA is highly desirable.

- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on FP&A, commercial finance, and P&L management.

- Experience managing CAPEX evaluations, including ROIC assessments.

- Proven ability to lead and mentor financial teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.

- Background in managing regional financial operations, preferably in the drilling services sector.

- Must be authorized to work in the US

- Must have valid Driver’s License

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

- a strong compensation plan

- medical, vision, and dental program

- retirement program

- employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)

- employee assistance program

Company Overview

About Boart Longyear

Since 1890, Boart Longyear has led the way in drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and productivity-driven equipment for mining and exploration. We support projects across copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and more—with additional work in energy, oil sands, and environmental sectors.

What You’ll Be Part Of

- Global Drilling Services: Diamond coring, reverse circulation, large-diameter rotary, mine dewatering, water supply, pump services, production, and sonic drilling—delivered safely and reliably for a diverse global customer base.

Our People & Values

Great ideas come from diverse teams. We foster an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone is heard. Our vision: lead the industry in safety, innovation, and productivity. Our values: Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus, and Sustainability.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn more at boartlongyear.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter (X).

Interested? Apply now at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/ . Boart Longyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate all applicants from all backgrounds; only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Business Line

Minerals and Energy

Company

Drilling Services

Function

Finance

Auto req ID

16283BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

United States Of America

State/Province

Utah

City

Salt Lake City

EEO Statement

Boart Longyear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.