Operations Assistant Controller

GFL Environmental Inc.•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

This position is for an Assistant Operations Controller of a single location or area containing various hauling companies, transfer stations and/or landfills in various locations within multiple states. The incumbent will act in the role of a financial business partner with the General Manager and Regional Controller, performing complex business analysis, evaluating detailed pro-forma’s, assisting with bid creation/submittals, analyzing contracts and productivity optimization, managing acquisition/divesture due diligence and the integration or disposal process, responsible for completion of region annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Primary duty is to support the Regional Controller and location (branch) Managers by providing essential information and analysis that allows the Managers to make good business decisions that match up with corporate goals and objectives.

Requirements

Accounting/Business BA or BS Degree from a four (4) year college or university
2-3 years of experience in the accounting/finance field in a medium to large business environment
Actively pursuing or currently holding an accounting designation
Able to travel to and walk landfills, transfer stations, material recycling facilities, and hauling facilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advance level expertise with Excel
Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Strong work ethic, demonstrating integrity, trust, and maintain confidentiality
Able to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor
Possess excellent leadership, presentation, negotiation, analytical and communication skills
Excellent analytical, attention to detail, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Able to prioritize workload and meet time sensitive deadlines
Strong business acumen and ability to work effectively across various teams and levels
Flexible to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement
Ability to make multiple presentations at various Management Levels inside and outside of the Company.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, modify, and approve General Ledger Financial Statements
View/print financial statements for personal review
Verify all changes completed and submitted by due date from various operational managers and coordinate with the Regional Controller
Provide verbal or written explanations for moderate-large variances from Base Line Plan Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Ensure proper/correct coding for accuracy
Ensure vendor invoices are entered or accrued in the correct reporting period
Monitor ETS system to ensure rejected invoices are resolved
Review credit and debit adjustments in the billing system
Review A/R aging reports and investigate anomalies Fixed Assets
Review cost from general ledger to detail
Ensure capital requisitions are generated correctly
Run reports and evaluate as needed
Ensure compliance with asset disposal procedures
Ensure capital is accrued properly at year end Audit
Perform audit testing as requested by auditors or directed by the Regional Controller
Review Corporate Internal Audit Reports on a timely basis
Identify recurring issues Budgeting/Forecasting
Assist operational leaders in setting time frames, reviewing, consolidating, modifying, and completing annual, quarterly, monthly budgets or forecasts
Participate in the completion of budgets (capital and financial) and forecasts in accordance with the corporate deadlines Acquisitions/Divestitures/Swaps/Municipal and other Bids
Participate in the review, analysis, due diligence, pro forma’s, for any region related acquisition, divestiture, or swap as directed by the Regional Controller
Partner with managers or other executives, or individually as directed, to negotiate contracts, and attend to financial and operational matters as requested/required
Transition new acquisitions into existing branches or establish new branches, as needed
Participate in the preparation, review, presentation, and submittal of bids as directed
Schedule training of operational staff as needed
Schedule and coordinate meetings with department heads to transition the acquisition or divestiture process Pricing
Ensure through direct communication with operational managers/staff pricing for all services and equipment is established and reviewed routinely to reflect cost of providing equipment or service and desired margin
As directed, implement price adjustments as required to meet branch, region, and corporate objectives