Waste Connections
DistrictController
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“District Controller at Waste Connections. Skills: accounting, financial forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls. Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements. Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts”
Industry & Context.
ability to problem-solve
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics, CPA Certification, 4-7 Years’ Experience, High degree of business acumen, Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems, Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities, Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic
What You'll Do.
Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements
Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts
Completion of monthly financial projection analysis
Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast
Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts
Planning and participating in the annual financial budget process
Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district
including preparation of all support documents
Implement and maintain required internal controls
Implement and maintain regular reporting processes to support operations
Coordinating and performing Inventory counts
goal setting and reviews of direct reports to optimize
Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance
accounting procedures and financial statement review
Special projects as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner with our Operations based District Managers to provide financial advice and assist in evaluating their business decisions; interact with employees across all Departments including Operations, Engineering, IT, Sales, and Customer Service; Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts; Provide training, coaching, goal setting and reviews of direct reports to optimize; Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review
Communication Scope
excellent communication; Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills; Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts
Process & Methodology
Special projects as assigned
Full Job Description
Are you looking to join a growing team that is full of opportunity and career growth? How about a team that celebrates wins, supports you directly in achieving your goals, offers flexibility, and pushes you to the next level? #ACControllers As a **District Controller** you will become an expert in our entire accounting cycle. You will lead a local team and perform daily accounting tasks, in addition to monthly forecasting, the annual budget, and special projects. You will partner with our Operations based District Managers to provide financial advice and assist in evaluating their business decisions. You will interact with employees across all Departments including Operations, Engineering, IT, Sales, and Customer Service. Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, excellent communication, and the ability to problem-solve. The key to Waste Connections’ continued growth and success is sourcing, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements * Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts * Completion of monthly financial projection analysis * Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast * Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts * Planning and participating in the annual financial budget process * Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district, including preparation of all support documents * Implement and maintain required internal controls * Implement and maintain regular reporting processes to support operations * Coordinating and performing Inventory counts * Provide training, coaching, goal setting and reviews of direct reports to optimize performance; * Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review * Special projects
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