Market Area Controller-Waste and Recycling

About the Company

The company is building a premier, fully integrated regional solid waste and recycling company with a strong commitment to operational excellence, financial discipline, and people-first values.

As the company continues to expand across the Southeast, it is investing in strong financial leadership to support scalable operations, disciplined capital deployment, and data-driven decision-making.

About the Position

The company is seeking a highly experienced Market Area Controller to serve as the senior financial leader for a defined regional market. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial operations for a market area with revenues ranging from $100MM–$175MM, partnering closely with operations leadership to drive profitability, efficiency, and compliance.

The Market Area Controller will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis while acting as a trusted business partner to operations, sales, and compliance teams. This position plays a critical role in supporting operational initiatives, growth strategies, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the assigned market area
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards
• Delivering financial insights, KPI reporting, and variance analysis to support executive decision-making
• Leading the annual budget process and rolling forecasts in partnership with operations leadership
• Monitoring financial performance and recommending corrective actions as needed
• Analyzing revenue streams, cost structures, and operational initiatives to improve margins
• Partnering with operations on route optimization, asset utilization, and resource allocation strategies
• Evaluating the financial impact of operational changes, acquisitions, and growth initiatives
• Supporting internal and external audits and implementing improvement recommendations
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of accounting and finance professionals
• Serving as a key financial liaison between finance, operations, sales, and compliance teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
• Certifications: CPA preferred, but not required
• Experience in waste & recycling, construction, transportation, utilities, or other asset-intensive, operations-driven environments strongly preferred
• Financial Expertise:
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Experience overseeing multi-location or regional financial operations
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams
• Business Partnership: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with operational leadership and influence decision-making

Benefits

• Base salary of $180,000 – $190,000
• Target bonus opportunity of 30%
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Employee-centric perks and wellness initiatives
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a rapidly growing regional organization