Assistant Controller

Waste Connections of Canada, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada seeks an Assistant Controller to support the District Controller in daily accounting tasks, forecasting, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service.

You will perform monthly close, reconcile ledgers, prepare analyses, and help maintain internal controls and reporting processes. Strong communication, organization, and drive are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Enrolment in or plans to enroll in CPA
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Analytical 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

Responsibilities

• Supporting the District Controller in daily accounting tasks.
• Forecasting monthly results and assisting with the annual budget.
• Interacting with Operations, Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service.
• Performing monthly close and preparing financial statements.
• Reconciling all general ledger accounts.
• Completing monthly financial projection analysis.
• Providing narrative analysis of variances to budget and forecast.
• Communicating financial information to business counterparts.
• Planning and participating in the annual financial budget process.
• Preparing capital purchase requests and supporting documents.
• Implementing and maintaining internal controls.
• Maintaining regular reporting processes to support operations.
• Coordinating and performing inventory counts.
• Providing training on internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Executing special projects as assigned.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Analytical thinking

Written and interpersonalcommunication

Self-starter

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA enrollment planned or in progress

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.

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.

As an Assistant Controller with us, the minimum responsibilities are:

• 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 or plans to enroll in CPA
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Analytical 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
• 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.