Regional Controller- Waste Pro Georgia

Waste Pro USA•Doraville, GA

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 role that partners with regional, divisional, operational, and corporate leaders to improve profitability, drive performance, support acquisitions, and inform business decisions. The role calls for a strong 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 serves as the primary financial business partner to the Regional Vice President, Division Managers, and Corporate Leadership. The position oversees regional accounting and financial reporting, provides operational and strategic analysis, leads and develops regional accounting personnel, and supports continuous improvement across a multi-location organization. Regular travel throughout Georgia and North Carolina is required, with periodic travel outside the region for corporate meetings, conferences, training, and planning.

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 qualifications section also specifies direct finance/accounting experience in the waste industry.
Strong or comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and executive leadership and work cross-functionally in a matrix organization.
Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, and implementation skills.
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and project-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex, dynamic situations in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
High degree of autonomy and a team-oriented approach.
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, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance and profitability analysis, GL management, reconciliations, journal entries, month- and year-end close, cash flow analysis, fixed-asset accounting, capital expenditure management, internal controls, and accounting compliance.
Familiarity with ERP and financial management systems, including systems such as DSL-Solomon, Dossier, Tower, SAP, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, or Ceridian, or comparable systems.
Familiarity with Crystal Reports, FRx report writing, and ERP tools.
Ability and willingness to travel 50%, primarily within the defined geographic territory.
Commitment to continuous improvement and timely project delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting waste, recycling, environmental services, or solid waste operations; waste-industry experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with Crystal Reports and FRx reporting.
Experience with financial reporting and business intelligence tools.

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 leaders 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 General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and financial reporting activities.
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 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 assigned company-sponsored training.
Keep up to date with job-appropriate technology used by Waste Pro.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Travel regularly among locations in Georgia and North Carolina and periodically outside the region for corporate meetings, leadership conferences, training, and strategic planning.