Company:  Verizon
Position: MPA Full-Time – Finance Leadership Development Program
Drop Deadline: October 14, 2011

The Verizon Leadership Development Program (VLDP) is an entry level career path that encourages participants to develop the skills and capabilities needed to meet current and future business needs, all while experiencing diverse job rotations across the enterprise in different locations in the country.

Overview of Finance Program:

At Verizon, we value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition that you bring. Joining Verizon’s team puts you at the intersection of the latest trends in technology and communications. As an Analyst in the Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP), you will be on the fast track to becoming a leader in Finance at Verizon. The FLDP will give you the opportunity to be involved in meaningful work/projects; be exposed to daily business operations; attend learning programs and training sessions; and participate in networking activities with senior executives. Over the course of two years, you’ll experience a series of 4 immersive 6-month rotations throughout Verizon’s core and wireless finance groups – sharpening a broad range of skills, including financial planning and analysis, general accounting, financial operations, and investment analysis.

After completing the 4 rotations, you will enter into a two year Internal Audit position where you will serve as an internal consultant reviewing and evaluating financial operations across our lines of business. Upon completion of your internal audit assignment, you will move into a Finance Manager position and begin your career as part of the Verizon Finance team. We’ll expect you to take ownership of your job, your projects, and your career and you’ll have the opportunity to use your Accounting and Finance knowledge and skills in an environment dedicated to maintaining industry superiority. You will be introduced to useful tools and resources that will help you grow both professionally and personally. This program will give you the opportunity to strengthen an invaluable set of business, management and leadership skills, and maximize your career potential while you prepare to take your place among Verizon’s team of leaders and innovators.

Position responsibilities will vary by rotation, location, and business.

Required Skills & Experience Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Accounting from accredited 5-year program (MBA or MPA)
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 is preferred
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam with 150 credit hours
• Highly developed financial analysis skills with an attention to detail
• Experience developing budgets and forecasts
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative within school and extracurricular environment
• Strong collaboration and teamwork, as exhibited on projects at school and in previous work experiences
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication
• Demonstrated skills for business success, including project management and problem solving
• Ability to work independently and effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• MUST be willing to relocate. Rotation locations are primarily in Basking Ridge, NJ or Alpharetta, GA.