Fleet Finance Manager

Fleet Finance Manager

Connecting People to Possibility As a publicly traded company with $2.6 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market. Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

Manager, Fleet Finance is responsible for overseeing financially impacted areas of fleet including the lifecycle management of leased equipment assets across Centuri's operations. Budgeting both departmentally and global CapEx lease budgets focuses on maximizing asset value, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams including operations, finance, logistics, and vendor partners to optimize asset performance and disposition strategies. This is located in Houston, Texas.

What You'll Do

• Manage and drive continuous improvement in the CapEx/Lease budgeting and forecasting process.
• Partner with Operating Units to ensure CapEx/Lease forecasts are current and aligned for proper reporting and communications.
• Implementation and continuous improvement of asset acquisition processes.
• Collaborate with leasing partners to develop, implement, and ensure internal processes are followed and executed.
• Work closely with Finance to determine appropriate lease structures, including LOC and lease type.
• Identify new leasing partnerships while continuing to review opportunities with existing leasing partners.
• Manage and track all leases from initiation through termination.
• Assess leased equipment to determine market value based on condition, brand, age, and demand.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners—such as appraisers, vendors, and brokers—to ensure accurate valuations.
• Monitor market trends and resale conditions to support asset disposition strategies.
• Evaluate costs related to deinstallation, transport, and storage; recommend cost effective solutions.
• Oversee fixed asset lifing and full lease lifecycles, from acquisition to resale.
• Track asset performance and ROI, adjusting strategies to align with business needs.
• Maintain relationships with equipment vendors, brokers, and buyers.
• Partner with sales, operations, and customer service teams to align asset strategies with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate asset status, valuation, and performance metrics.
• Builds and maintains budgets for all fleet reporting verticals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Travel as necessary

What You'll Have

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
• ASA or equivalent appraisal certification preferred
• 5 years of experience in equipment asset management

What You'll Get

Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K w/ Company Match, Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays, Potential Bonus Opportunities, Career Development Opportunities, Employee Discounts

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment. Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late, when necessary, with little or no notice. Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing. Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments. Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Legal Stuff

Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens. Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify. Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results. Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodation to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodation for a test or job interview) if so requested.