Assistant Controller

Waste Connections•Town of Clifton Park, NY

8d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Waste Connections is a publicly traded solid waste services company providing non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in the United States and Canada. The Assistant Controller works across the accounting cycle and other areas of the business, partnering with District Managers and supporting operations. The role involves learning how departments such as Operations, Sales, and Customer Service work, including potential ride-alongs with drivers or sales teams and time with Customer Service Representatives to understand billing systems. The position assists with monthly financial statements, annual budgets, audits, and system implementations, and supports operations personnel with daily, weekly, and monthly metric calculations. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000, with bonus potential. The company also describes salary as dependent on experience and market conditions, with a 10% bonus potential and a company-paid relocation package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Willingness to relocate for advancement or promotional opportunities.
Self-starter with initiative to learn and a strong work ethic.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and related accounting business systems.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing monthly financial statements.
Assist in preparing annual budgets.
Assist with audits and system implementations.
Support operations personnel with daily, weekly, and monthly metric calculations.
Learn and engage with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and other business areas to provide support as a business partner to District Managers.