Assistant Controller

Waste Connections•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

We have a position available for an Assistant Controller. This position would require that you relocate to another one of our locations after a 12 - 18 month training period. Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V.)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 12 credit hours accounting coursework is absolutely required, Master preferred
CPA or MBA preferred
Must have 1-3 years of experience as either a senior accountant or assistant controller role
Must be willing to travel to local sites 25% of the time. Typical travel consist of 1-2 day trips.
MUST be willing to relocate with 12 – 18 months
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems

Nice To Haves

Master preferred
CPA or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements for each operating location
Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
Preparation of annual financial budgets
Preparation of detailed budget, income or expenditure reports
Completion of monthly financial projection analysis
Rate analysis and review
Managing flow of accounting data to/from remote facilities
Evaluating and assessing internal controls and operating results including analysis of budget to actual results; presents cost reduction recommendations to management
Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance and accounting procedures
Special projects as assigned