Assistant Controller

Waste Connections of Canada; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Retirement plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada is seeking an Assistant Controller to assist the District Controller with daily accounting tasks, monthly forecasting, and budgeting. You will collaborate with Operations, Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, effective communication, and a proactive work ethic to support company growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Enrolment in CPA or equivalent designation is preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts.
• Complete monthly financial projection analysis.
• Provide monthly narrative analysis of variances to budget and forecast.
• Communicate financial information to business counterparts.
• Participate in annual budgeting process.
• Prepare capital purchase requests with supporting documents.
• Maintain internal controls and reporting processes.
• Coordinate and perform inventory counts for Rolling Stock, Container, and Truck Shop.
• Provide training on internal controls and accounting procedures.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-starting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Why Choose Us

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

General Description

As an Assistant Controller you will support the District Controller in daily accounting tasks in addition to monthly forecasting, the annual budget, and special projects. You will interact with employees from all aspects of the business including Operations, Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service. Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, excellent communication and the ability to problem-solve. The key to Waste Connections’ continued growth and success is sourcing, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations.

• Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements
• Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts
• Completion of monthly financial projection analysis
• Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast
• Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts
• Planning and participating in the annual financial budget process
• Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district, including preparation of all support documents
• Implement and maintain required internal controls
• Implement and maintain regular reporting processes to support operations
• Coordinating and performing Inventory counts – Rolling Stock, Container, and Truck Shop inventory
• Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review
• Special projects as assigned

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Enrolment in CPA or equivalent designation is preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applicationsAnalytical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic

What You’ll Get From Us

• Competitive Wages ($80,000 - $90,000 annually plus bonus and equity)
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight.

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.