Waste Connections of Canada

Waste Management

DistrictController

$110–130k Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“District Controller at Waste Connections of Canada. Skills: Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting. Perform monthly financial close. Reconcile general ledger accounts”

Industry & Context.

Waste Management
Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking; Problem-solve

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics, CPA Certification, 4-7 Years of accounting experience, High degree of business acumen, Proficiency in accounting software, Proficiency in MS Office applications, Analytical thinking, Attention to detail, Excellent written communication skills, Interpersonal communication skills, Organizational skills, Ability to meet deadlines, Self-starter, Initiative to learn, Great work ethic

What You'll Do.

Perform monthly financial close

Reconcile general ledger accounts

Complete monthly financial projection analysis

Analyze financial variances

Communicate financial information

Participate in annual budget process

Prepare capital purchase requests

Implement internal controls

Maintain reporting processes

Coordinate inventory counts

Provide training to non-financial personnel

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with operations-based District Managers; Interact with employees across all Departments

Communication Scope

Excellent written communication skills; Interpersonal communication skills; Effective ongoing communication

Full Job Description

# Why Choose Us: We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. # General Description: 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, 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. As a District Controller with us, the minimum responsibilities are: * 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 oper

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