Waste Industry Controller

Waste Pro USA - Hattiesburg, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Hattiesburg, MS

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Waste Industry Controller will oversee financial management for multiple facilities within a designated region. This role involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities including general accounting, financial reporting, budget development, and analysis of financial performance. The Controller will act as a business partner to regional leaders, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and enhancing profitability through insightful financial analyses and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the financial affairs of the region in collaboration with regional business leaders and corporate leaders.
• Manage monthly accounting close, financial reporting, analysis, and general accounting activities.
• Consult with RVP and managers on financial performance aspects including costs, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Perform timely analyses and appraise management on operating results regarding costs, budgets, and profit improvements.
• Analyze trends and deviations from budget plans, monitor spending, cash flow, and ROI, and recommend corrections to enhance profitability.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, corporate finance policies, and internal control processes.
• Coordinate the preparation and analysis of financial data for periodic and annual financial statements.
• Organize and implement the annual budget process and maintain operating and capital budgets.
• Provide tax, insurance, and other reports required by governmental regulations.
• Review and interpret financial and budgetary reports for management decision-making.
• Ensure accurate accounting and consolidation of regional revenues, expenditures, assets, and inventory.
• Utilize financial/accounting automation tools to prepare and share data.
• Develop short and long-term plans for budgets, business plans, and cost controls.
• Select, evaluate, and coach direct reports for efficient operation of the function.
• Ensure integrity of transaction reporting and reconciliation of balance sheets monthly.
• Communicate with external auditors on financial matters and handle audit responses.
• Coordinate activities for transaction processing, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Support sales efforts with profitability and pricing analyses for RFP responses.
• Participate in merger/acquisition due diligence and post-closing integration.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and profit improvement strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial management or accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in financial/accounting software and automation tools.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in the waste management or environmental services industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.