Regional FP&A Operations Controller

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Regional FP&A Operations Controller in Douglasville, GA. The role involves driving financial health, overseeing reporting, leading budgeting and forecasting, and supporting compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and analytical skills. GFL offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a chance to positively impact communities.
Our GFL team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Regional FP&A Operations Controller.

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is a diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

What’s in it for You:
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays & Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
• Competitive wages including STIP
• Growth opportunities

Career Path Potential:

Join #TeamGreen and unlock diverse career growth opportunities through professional development, mentorship, and clear paths for internal advancement.

A “Day in the Life" of a Regional FP&A Operations Controller:
• Drive financial health and compliance by partnering with Sales, AR/Collections teams, and field operations to manage past due balances, minimize bad debt write-offs, improve DSO, and enforce adherence to internal controls across A/P, A/R, billing, collections, fixed assets, and GL processes.
• Oversee and support financial reporting across the region, leading monthly close activities, GL reconciliations, audit reporting, and inventory management while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial and statistical results.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring deadlines are met, reviews are thorough, and financial plans are complete and aligned with business goals; communicate objectives clearly across operational teams.
• Analyze and report on financial performance, providing variance analysis and insights to drive strategic decisions and operational improvements across individual business units and the broader region.
• Support franchise compliance through regular agreement reviews, monthly reconciliations of accrued vs. paid amounts, and preparation of external audit workpapers to ensure process adherence.
• Coach and collaborate with operational leaders, mentoring general managers and support staff to strengthen financial acumen, connect operational decisions to financial outcomes, and ensure ongoing compliance with financial processes and controls.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business from a four-year accredited institution, with 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong leadership background with a proven ability to develop teams and drive results in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a consistent track record of delivering accurate insights and effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; industry experience in waste management is a plus but not required.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com