Waste Industry Controller

Waste Pro USA is seeking a Waste Industry Controller in Hattiesburg, MS. This role involves overseeing financial management for multiple facilities, including general accounting, financial reporting, and budget analysis. The Controller will collaborate with regional leaders to enhance profitability and ensure compliance with accounting principles. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 5+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of GAAP.
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.
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• Manage monthly accounting close, financial reporting, analysis, and general accounting activities.
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• Consult with RVP and managers on financial performance aspects including costs, pricing, and margin analysis.
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• Perform timely analyses and appraise management on operating results regarding costs, budgets, and profit improvements.
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• Analyze trends and deviations from budget plans, monitor spending, cash flow, and ROI, and recommend corrections to enhance profitability.
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• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, corporate finance policies, and internal control processes.
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• Coordinate the preparation and analysis of financial data for periodic and annual financial statements.
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• Organize and implement the annual budget process and maintain operating and capital budgets.
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• Provide tax, insurance, and other reports required by governmental regulations.
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• Review and interpret financial and budgetary reports for management decision-making.
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• Ensure accurate accounting and consolidation of regional revenues, expenditures, assets, and inventory.
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• Utilize financial/accounting automation tools to prepare and share data.
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• Develop short and long-term plans for budgets, business plans, and cost controls.
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• Select, evaluate, and coach direct reports for efficient operation of the function.
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• Ensure integrity of transaction reporting and reconciliation of balance sheets monthly.
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• Communicate with external auditors on financial matters and handle audit responses.
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• Coordinate activities for transaction processing, financial reporting, and budgeting.
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• Support sales efforts with profitability and pricing analyses for RFP responses.
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• Participate in merger/acquisition due diligence and post-closing integration.
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• Identify and implement cost reduction and profit improvement strategies.

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

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

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