Corporate Controller

Capital Waste Services•Columbia, SC

About The Position

About Capital Waste Services Capital Waste Services (CWS) is a growing, multi-location environmental services company committed to delivering reliable, customer-focused waste collection solutions. Our continued growth requires strong financial leadership, disciplined accounting processes, and scalable systems to support operations across multiple entities and states. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Summary The Corporate Controller is the senior leader responsible for all corporate accounting operations and financial reporting for Capital Waste Services. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) , this role owns the integrity of the company’s financial statements, balance sheet discipline, and close processes, while building a scalable accounting organization to support continued growth. This position transitions the scope of the former VP of Accounting role into a more hands-on, operationally focused leadership role. The Corporate Controller remains a key business partner to executive leadership while maintaining direct involvement in day-to-day accounting execution. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree preferred)
8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level leadership
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP , financial reporting, and internal controls
Proven experience owning a full P&L and leading complex close processes
Experience managing accounting teams in a multi-entity or multi-location environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental services, transportation, industrial, or service-based industries
ERP implementation or optimization experience (NetSuite preferred)
Experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools
Experience supporting M&A activity , integrations, or private-equity-backed organizations
CPA Preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and revenue recognition
Maintain full ownership of the company’s P&L and balance sheet from an accounting and reporting perspective
Establish, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Lead and develop a growing accounting team, including Accounting Managers, Accountants, and AP staff
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process , ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong balance sheet discipline
Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary accounting liaison for auditors
Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control frameworks
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements
Support audit remediation efforts and continuous improvement of control environments
Oversee accounting compliance for multi-entity, multi-state operations
Serve as accounting owner or key leader for ERP and financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, BlackLine )
Optimize chart of accounts, workflows, reconciliations, and reporting structures
Lead initiatives to standardize accounting practices across entities and locations
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Partner closely with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial strategy
Support executive decision-making through financial analysis and insight
Collaborate with Operations, HR, and IT leaders on business initiatives, integrations, and system implementations
Provide accounting leadership for acquisitions, integrations, and special projects