Controller
About The Position
The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting support, multi-entity accounting, and financial close processes. This role ensures accurate and timely financial information while strengthening operational and financial controls across the organization. The Controller plays a key leadership role in managing a complex, asset-intensive, multi-location environment involving fleet accounting, disposal operations, route profitability, cost accounting, capital expenditures, and regulatory compliance. This role will work closely with the VP of Accounting & Finance to improve financial processes, support strategic initiatives, and maintain the integrity of the company’s financial statements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and cost accounting principles
- Experience managing accounting teams and close processes
- Advanced ERP/accounting system experience required
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA strongly preferred
- Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred
- Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency accounting environments preferred
- Experience in waste management, transportation, logistics, construction, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Oversee accounting for multiple business units, entities, and operating locations
- Analyze financial results and explain variances to budget and prior periods
- Ensure accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger activity
- Provide leadership and oversight to AP, AR & other accounting staff
- Establish workflows, priorities, and performance expectations for accounting staff
- Improve accounting procedures and departmental efficiencies
- Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and financial policies
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and company policies
- Develop and document accounting procedures and process controls
- Support compliance with banking covenants and lender reporting requirements
- Assist the VP of Accounting & Finance with annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- Develop and maintain cost accounting processes to improve visibility into operational profitability
- Assist in managing the sales tax compliance process for both New York State & Ontario, Canada.
- Analyze profitability by division, customer segment, and operating location
- Provide insights into cost control opportunities and margin improvement initiatives
- Support financial modeling and operational KPI reporting
- Maintain and improve documentation of financial procedures and risk controls.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen internal control environment and reduce exposure to financial and operational risks.
- Assist in compiling, tracking and evaluating insurance coverages and the financial implications of changing deductible thresholds.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings with Employer Match
- Health Savings Accounts
- Voluntary Insurance Products
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs
- Discount Memberships
- Company-Sponsored Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
