Regional Controller- Waste Pro North Carolina

Waste Pro•Monroe, NC

22h

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. This is a finance leadership and business-partner role focused on the operational and financial performance of a waste and recycling business, rather than a traditional accounting role. The Regional Controller partners with the Regional Vice President, Division Managers, executive leadership, and operations teams to improve profitability, drive performance, support acquisitions, and inform business decisions. The role oversees regional financial operations and accounting activities, leads close and reporting processes, develops budgets and forecasts, analyzes operating results, and supports capital planning and fixed asset management. It also provides financial support for mergers and acquisitions, develops reporting tools that offer operational insight, and leads regional accounting personnel. Regular travel is required throughout North Carolina and Georgia, with periodic travel outside the region for corporate meetings, conferences, training, and planning sessions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership or financial management experience.
At least 3 years of Controller or Regional Controller experience within the waste, recycling, or environmental services industry; the posting also describes direct finance/accounting experience within the waste industry as required.
Strong understanding and comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and executive leadership.
Exceptional analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving abilities, including analytical, negotiation, and implementation skills.
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and project-management skills, including solid oral and written communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex, dynamic situations in a fast-paced, multi-location environment, with sound strategic and tactical prioritization.
Ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally in a team-oriented, matrix organization.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and business ethics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling are identified as ideal.
Experience with financial reporting and financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance and profitability analysis, GL management, account 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 financial, accounting, or HRIS software and ERP systems; examples include DSL-Solomon, Dossier, Tower, SAP, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, and Ceridian, or comparable systems.
Familiarity with Crystal reporting and FRx report writing, ERP tools, and financial reporting or business intelligence tools.
Ability and willingness to travel 50%, primarily within the defined geographic territory.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting waste, recycling, environmental services, or solid waste operations; waste industry experience is strongly preferred.
Experience managing financial operations across multiple locations.
Knowledge of route profitability, municipal and franchise agreements, fleet operations, disposal costs, capital planning, pricing strategies, acquisitions, and waste-industry operational performance metrics.
Experience with Crystal Reports and FRx reporting.
Experience with SAP, Great Plains, Solomon, Dossier, Tower, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or comparable ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial business partner to the Regional Vice President, Division Managers, and Corporate Leadership.
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 other financial metrics across multiple divisions.
Partner with operational leadership to improve margins, reduce costs, maximize EBITDA, and identify opportunities to increase 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.
Provide financial support for mergers and acquisitions, including 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 while 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 technology used by Waste Pro, as appropriate to the job.
Perform additional job duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Travel regularly between regional locations in North Carolina and Georgia and periodically outside the region for corporate meetings, leadership conferences, training, and strategic planning.