What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Waste Connections?
Waste Connections is hiring!
Are you a driven accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Waste Connections is seeking a high-energy Assistant Controller to join our team in Knoxville, TN. This role is designed as a stepping stone to a District Controller position at one of our many locations nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent family benefits, including:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Are you a driven accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Waste Connections is seeking a high-energy Assistant Controller to join our team in Knoxville, TN. This role is designed as a stepping stone to a District Controller position at one of our many locations nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly financial close processes and prepare financial statements for assigned operating locations.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy.
- Analyze and report significant financial variances against budget and forecast.
- Prepare and present a rolling three-month financial forecast each month.
- Conduct rate analysis and provide strategic financial insights.
- Communicate financial information effectively with operational teams.
- Manage accounting data flow between remote facilities and corporate systems.
- Support quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal reviews.
- Participate in annual budgeting and financial planning processes.
- Train non-financial staff on internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial statement interpretation.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Willingness to relocate within 1–2 years of starting the role
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least 2 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred
- CPA or other relevant professional certification is highly desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a high attention to detail
We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent family benefits, including:
- Competitive salary ($75k to $85k DOE)
- Performance bonuses up to 20% (10% Cash and 10% Stock)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000