Controller

Description:

The accounting division for a family of privately owned waste disposal and recycling companies is hiring for a Controller . Operating since 1976, our businesses span six states and serve rapidly growing metropolitan areas, including Chicago, Memphis, Clearwater, Orlando, and San Antonio.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations across multiple recycling locations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on financial work, managing staff, and collaborating closely with ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage accounting checklists for daily/weekly/monthly accounting work.
• Conduct the month-end close and review the financial statements
• Manage budgets and forecasting for assigned locations
• Analyze trends and variances; develop cost-reduction strategies
• Supervise and develop the office accounting staff
• Measuring workload/workflow and have cross training for proper staffing size
• Conduct performance reviews
• Train new team members
• Support departmental hiring
• Support special projects as assigned by management
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and duties

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• Waste & Recycling Industry experience (required)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience supervising direct reports
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, variance analysis, and cost control
• Proficient in MS Office, especially advanced Excel
• Experience in manufacturing, recycling, or services industries a plus
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Medical, dental, vision
• Voluntary life and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance

Compensation details: 150000-170000 Yearly Salary

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