Regional Controller- Waste Pro North Carolina

Waste Pro USA•Monroe, NC

About The Position

Waste Pro is seeking an experienced Regional Controller to provide financial leadership and strategic business support across multiple operating divisions in Georgia and North Carolina. The role serves as the primary financial business partner to the Regional Vice President, Division Managers, and Corporate Leadership, providing insight to improve operational excellence and the region’s financial performance. This is a finance leadership position, not a traditional accounting role, and requires understanding of waste-industry operations, including route profitability, municipal and franchise agreements, fleet operations, disposal costs, capital planning, pricing strategies, acquisitions, and operational performance metrics. The Regional Controller oversees regional accounting and financial reporting, supports operating and capital planning, and partners with operational leaders to improve margins, reduce costs, and maximize profitability. The position also supports mergers and acquisitions, leads and develops regional accounting personnel, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency. Regular travel is required throughout North Carolina and Georgia, with periodic travel outside the region for corporate meetings and other events. The position requires the ability to travel 50%, primarily within the defined territory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership or management experience.
At least 3 years of Controller or Regional Controller experience within the waste, recycling, environmental services, or waste industry.
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and executive leadership.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, and implementation skills.
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and project management skills, including oral and written communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex, dynamic situations in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and cross-functionally in a matrix organization.
High degree of personal integrity, professionalism, and business ethics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills such as pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling are specified in the posting.
Experience with financial reporting, financial statement preparation, budgets, forecasts, financial planning, variance and profitability analysis, GL management, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close, cash flow analysis, fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure management, internal controls, and accounting compliance.
Applied familiarity with ERP, financial management, accounting, and HRIS systems; examples include DSL-Solomon, Dossier, Tower, SAP, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, and Ceridian, or comparable systems.
Familiarity with Crystal Reports, FRx report writing, ERP tools, and financial reporting or business intelligence tools.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly between locations in North Carolina and Georgia, travel 50% primarily within the defined territory, and periodically travel outside the region.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience is strongly preferred, including finance or accounting experience supporting waste, recycling, environmental services, or solid waste operations.
Experience as a Regional Controller, Area Controller, Division Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Finance Leader within the waste industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly financial close, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and management reporting.
Analyze operating performance, profitability, productivity, labor costs, disposal expenses, fleet costs, and financial metrics across multiple divisions.
Partner with operational leadership to improve margins, reduce costs, maximize EBITDA, and identify opportunities for increased profitability.
Develop and manage annual operating budgets, capital budgets, and financial forecasts.
Monitor financial trends, variances, cash flow, return on investment, and operating performance.
Review customer profitability, pricing strategies, franchise fees, municipal contracts, and revenue opportunities.
Support capital expenditure planning and fixed asset management.
Oversee regional accounting activities, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Prepare executive-level financial presentations and performance reports.
Support mergers and acquisitions through due diligence, financial modeling, pro forma development, and post-acquisition integration.
Develop financial reporting tools that provide meaningful operational insight.
Lead, mentor, and develop regional accounting personnel, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
Keep up to date on current job-appropriate technology used by Waste Pro USA.
Perform additional job duties assigned by the Supervisor.