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Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Waste ConnectionsLivermore, CA, United States
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Assistant Controller

Location : Livermore, CA

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000 annually

Bonus Opportunities

Who We Are

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE : WCN) is the leading waste services company in North America-and an incredible place to grow your career. We're a team of servant leaders, mentors, top performers, and passionate professionals who thrive in a culture of ownership, integrity, and respect. Here, your voice matters, your ideas drive change, and your growth is our priority.

Why Join Us?

  • Culture of Empowerment : Work in an environment where self-directed, high-performing individuals are trusted to make impactful decisions.
  • Integrity : We do what we say-delivering on promises to our customers and each other.
  • Respect : We value every team member and the communities we serve.
  • Growth & Opportunity : Leave behind the rigid structure of public accounting for a dynamic role with real leadership potential and work-life balance.

About the Role

As an Assistant Controller , you'll be a key financial partner to our operations teams, helping drive profitability and process improvement across multiple locations. You'll report to the District Controller and collaborate closely with Operations District Managers , providing financial insights and guidance that directly impact our bottom line.

This role is ideal for entrepreneurial accounting professionals who thrive in an autonomous, fast-paced environment and want to be more than just scorekeepers-you'll be a strategic business partner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly financial close and prepare financial statements for assigned locations
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze variances against budget and forecast
  • Prepare and present monthly three-month financial forecasts
  • Conduct rate analysis and provide actionable insights
  • Communicate financial performance and trends to operational leaders
  • Manage accounting data flow from remote facilities
  • Support quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews
  • Participate in annual budgeting and planning processes
  • Train non-financial personnel on accounting procedures and internal controls
  • Interface with local and state regulatory agencies
  • Travel as needed, with potential for relocation opportunities
  • What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BS / BA)
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience required
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with budgeting and forecasting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, business-minded approach to accounting
  • To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

    We offer excellent benefits including : medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

    Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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