Controller

Priority Waste Resources; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Waste Resources is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function in Clinton Township, MI. In this role, you will manage the monthly close process, produce financial reporting packages, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 7+ years in accounting management, and a CPA designation. You will play a critical role in the growth of the finance organization as Priority Waste continues to expand.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in accounting management or related fields.
• 3+ years’ management experience leading accounting teams.
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations ensuring financial record integrity.
• Manage monthly close process and prepare financial statement schedules.
• Lead monthly consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Oversee internal audit activities and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Accounting management

Leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Job Location: Corporate - Clinton Township, MI 48038.

Job Purpose

In your role as Controller, you will lead the accounting function and serve as a key member of the finance leadership team at a PE‑backed company operating in a high‑growth, acquisition‑driven environment. In the near term, success in this role means driving a fast and accurate monthly close, producing board‑ready financial reporting packages, maintaining audit‑ready books, and building the internal controls infrastructure required by our sponsor. Longer term, you will play a central role in scaling the finance organization alongside the business as Priority Waste continues to grow organically and through acquisitions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs all accounting operations and ensures the integrity of the Company’s financial records through a disciplined internal controls framework.
• Manages the monthly close process, including preparation and review of financial statement schedules covering deferred revenue, accruals, prepaids, fixed and intangible assets, investment accounts, and intercompany balances.
• Leads monthly consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Establishes and maintains standardized accounting policies, procedures, and records across the organization.
• Partners with the CFO on investor, lender, and covenant compliance reporting.
• Plays a critical role in the oversight and continued modernization of the Company’s ERP system (NetSuite), with a focus on advancing automation and operational efficiency.
• Leads the accounting integration of acquired businesses into the Company’s consolidated financial reporting structure.
• Oversees internal audit activities and monitors the Company’s overall financial control environment.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Serves as the primary liaison to the Company’s external auditor.

Qualifications

The successful candidate profile includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years’ experience in accounting management or related fields; CPA required.
• 3+ years’ management experience leading accounting teams with direct reports.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP; experience in capital‑intensive industries with significant fixed assets and deferred revenue preferred.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills; highly detail‑oriented with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) is a strong plus.
• Experience in a PE‑backed or multi‑entity private company environment, including familiarity with lender and investor reporting, preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems required; NetSuite experience is a plus; familiarity with financial reporting and planning tools such as Adaptive Insights is preferred.