Regional Assistant Controller - Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Position Summary:

The Regional Assistant Controller works with the Regional Controller to oversee accounting-related activities, prepare financial statements, oversee staff training and development, ensure adherence to established internal controls, and analyze the region and divisional performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consolidates and prepares financial statements and other information to support business processes and decision making within the region.
• Provides oversight and guidance in all aspects of accounting including general ledger accounting, monthly close, accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets ensuring adherence to established Company policies and procedures.
• Supports the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes ensuring that timelines are met and provides proper monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses.
• Researches accounting issues ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Works closely with internal team to meet diverse customer invoicing and reporting needs.
• Ensures strict compliance with established internal controls to prevent possible misstatements in financial statements and oversees remediation plans as needed.
• Interacts with corporate accounting, finance, and IT groups to meet needs of the organization and supports companywide initiatives.
• Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve desired team and corporate results.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services while performing any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
• Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.
• Supports Acquisitions from pre-acquisition through integration into Casella systems and controls.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or other relevant field, and 8-10 years of accounting experience. The incumbent must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. A valid drivers license and an ability to travel 50% of the time throughout the work week is necessary.

 

Outstanding relationship management skills, excellent listening, communication, problem solving  and organizational skills, an ability to prioritize, and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel are required. Experience with NetSuite or similar financial ERP, a strong understanding of GAAP rules and regulations, and excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes are expected.

 

Although not required a Master’s Degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field, and experience or interest in an environmental and/or sustainability field is preferred.

Attributes:

Ethical, results-driven individual who has the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information, is disciplined, attentive to detail and utilizes strategic information and objectives of the sector to make beneficial financial decisions for the market area.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.