The Assistant Controller (AC) will assist in managing and developing a best practices financial framework, including implementing improvements to existing financial processes. The AC will also work in partnership with the Region, Area, and Corporate leadership to define process strategies, goals, metrics, best practices, and measures that are aligned with Rumpke’s organizational goals. The AC is focused on continuous process improvements, forecasting results, and managing expectations of the business partners across the Rumpke organization.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Assure that financial income and expenditure transactions and records are in compliance with all rules, regulations, requirements and procedures (i.e., GAAP).
• Monitor and adjust workflow and assignments to meet established deadlines.
• Assist Corporate or Region Controller with year-end audit and perform internal review designed to reduce number of audit adjustments prior to the arrival of the external auditors.
• Responsible for creating a positive work environment which maximizes individual and team performance.
• Analyze results, drive timely and accurate data recording.
• Overall responsibility for the integrity of financial systems and related data.
• Develop a framework to provide assurance over the operation and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Establish proper accounting standard operating procedures (SOP), policies, and goals/objectives.
• Maintain SOP documentation and training materials in a centralized repository that can be accessed by team members and internal customers.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing financial processes through the development of a program of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recognize and drive changes to current processes where SAP best practice opportunities exist.
• Work with Finance Business Process Lead to resolve business and operational issues in an innovative, efficient, and effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• CPA or CMA Preferred.
• Knowledge of data integration points and dash boarding preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP.
• Build and nurture positive working relationships with the team, internal customers, and vendors.
• Ability to organize and deliver presentations in front of groups.
• Ability to train team and business employees.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize own tasks and tasks of others.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.