Regional Controller- Waste Pro Georgia

Waste Pro•Doraville, GA

23h

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 role serves as the primary financial business partner to the Regional Vice President, Division Managers, and Corporate Leadership. It is not a traditional accounting role: the Regional Controller partners with operations and leadership to improve profitability, drive performance, support acquisitions, and influence business decisions. The role requires an 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 financial and accounting activities, supports operational and strategic planning, and leads and develops regional accounting personnel. Travel is required to support locations across North Carolina and Georgia, with additional periodic travel for corporate meetings, conferences, training, and planning. The posting states that travel is expected to be 50%, primarily within the defined territory. Waste Pro describes itself as a rapidly growing privately owned waste and recycling company serving communities throughout the Southeast. It emphasizes safety, customer service, innovation, operational excellence, employee development, and promotion from within.

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, or environmental services industry; the posting also specifies direct finance/accounting experience within the waste industry.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
Ability to partner with operations and executive leadership.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, and implementation abilities.
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 and cross-functionally within a matrix organization.
High level of integrity, professionalism, business ethics, and personal ethics.
Commitment to continuous improvement in quality, quantity, and timely project delivery.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability and willingness to travel 50%, primarily within the defined geographic territory, with periodic travel outside the region.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting waste, recycling, environmental services, or solid waste operations.
Experience with advanced financial reporting, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, profitability analysis, GL management, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, cash-flow analysis, and financial performance reporting.
Experience with fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure management.
Familiarity with ERP and financial management systems, including SAP, Great Plains, Solomon, Dossier, Tower, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or comparable systems.
Familiarity with Crystal Reports, FRx reporting, report writing, ERP tools, and financial reporting or business intelligence tools.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling.
Experience with multi-location financial management, internal controls, accounting compliance, financial process improvement, and project management.

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 profitability opportunities.
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 reporting.
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 while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
Travel regularly to regional locations and periodically outside the region for corporate meetings, conferences, training, and strategic planning.
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 duties assigned by the Supervisor.