District Controller

Waste Connections•Heber Springs, AR

12d

About The Position

As a District Controller, you will become an expert in our entire accounting cycle. You will lead a local team and perform daily accounting tasks, in addition to monthly forecasting, the annual budget, and special projects. You will partner with our Operations based District Managers to provide financial advice and assist in evaluating their business decisions. You will interact with employees across all Departments including Operations, Engineering, IT, Sales, and Customer Service. Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, excellent communication, and the ability to problem-solve. The key to Waste Connections’ continued growth and success is sourcing, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
CPA Certification
4-7 Years’ Experience
High degree of business acumen
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic.

Responsibilities

Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements
Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts
Completion of monthly financial projection analysis
Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast
Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts
Planning and participating in the annual financial budget process
Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district, including preparation of all support documents
Implement and maintain required internal controls
Implement and maintain regular reporting processes to support operations
Coordinating and performing Inventory counts
Provide training, coaching, goal setting and reviews of direct reports to optimize performance
Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review
Special projects as assigned.