Corporate Controller

Corporate ControllerThe Corporate Controller leads Liberty Waste Solutions and Waste Eliminator's accounting and financial reporting functions, owning an accurate, timely close and a strong internal control environment across all operating entities. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and manages the accounting team, serving as a key finance partner to operations, the executive team, lenders and auditors. The role can be based out of Norcross or Gainesville, GA or Raleigh, NC.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting operations and closeDirect day-to-day accounting: general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll accounting, fixed assets and route-level cost accountingOwn the monthly, quarterly and annual close; deliver accurate financials on a defined calendarReview and approve account reconciliations and journal entries, including accruals, intercompany and eliminationsFinancial reporting and analysisPrepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAPProduce monthly management reporting with variance analysis against budget and prior periodsPartner with the CFO and operations leaders on landfill, hauling, transfer and recycling segment performanceWaste-industry accountingOversee landfill airspace amortization, closure and post-closure obligations, and asset retirement obligations (ARO)Manage accounting for acquisitions, purchase price allocations and integration of acquired entitiesReview revenue recognition for collection, disposal and recycled-commodity sales, including fuel and environmental feesInternal controls and complianceDesign, document and monitor internal controls; remediate deficienciesLead external audits and coordinate with audit firms, tax advisors and lendersEnsure compliance with financial assurance, bonding and regulatory reporting requirementsSupport sales and use tax, property tax and income tax complianceTreasury and planning supportSupport cash forecasting, debt covenant compliance and lender reportingContribute to annual budget and rolling forecast processesLeadership and systemsRecruit, develop and evaluate accounting staff; foster a culture of accuracy and accountabilityDrive process improvement, automation and ERP optimization across the finance functionQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA license8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a controller or senior accounting management roleExperience supervising and developing an accounting teamStrong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and multi-entity consolidationPreferredMaster's degree (MBA or MS in Accounting)Experience in waste, environmental services, utilities or another asset-intensive industryHands-on experience with landfill, closure/post-closure and ARO accountingExperience with acquisitions and post-merger integrationPublic accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) and exposure to SOX or lender-driven audit requirementsSkills and CompetenciesTechnicalAdvanced proficiency with an ERP system (NetSuite preferred) and Excel; familiarity with BI and reporting toolsCommand of technical accounting: leases, debt, revenue recognition, asset retirement obligationsStrong grasp of cost accounting for route-based and asset-heavy operationsLeadership and communicationClear communicator able to explain financial results to non-finance operators and executivesBuilds and coaches high-performing teams; sets clear expectations and holds people accountableSound judgment and integrity, with a bias toward process improvement and deadlines metComfortable working in a fast-growing, acquisition-driven environment