Division Controller - Operations

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Incentive

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Division Controller to assist with budget, forecasts, month-end close, and financial analysis. This role partners with key management to enhance financial decision-making.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 5+ years of related experience, and strong skills in GAAP and financial software. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong month-end close and financial statement analysis experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and waste management industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare reports.
• Manage financial data and insights for monthly results.

Skills

Relationship management skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong Excel skills

Accounting/finance software knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Financial software

Billing systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Division Controller provides assistance with annual budget, quarterly forecasts, month-end close, and financial analysis. Be a business partner to the Market Area Controller, Market Area Manager, Division Manager, and other Divisional Operations Managers.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction for any employer. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship or assume existing sponsorships.

Hiring ranges from $105,000 to $125,000 per year based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in cash collection activities working with cash applications and collections personnel to maximize cash flow and help with problem accounts.
• Executes internal controls and audits of policies and procedures to preserve the facility’s assets and maintains SOX compliance at the operating level within the hauling division.
• Conducts analysis of division finances and prepares financial reports to assist the management team to facilitate decision making.
• Completes the accurate preparation of divisional financial statements to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Assists Market Area Controller, Market Area Manager, and Division Manager with completing the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Assesses current accounting operations to determine recommendations or solutions for improvement and implementation of new processes.
• Coordinates with key contributors to streamline budget processing.
• Manages the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for accurate accounting and analysis of monthly financial results and offers insights into the results to management.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services while performing any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, 5+ years of accounting/finance experience with strong experience in doing month end close, financial statement analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Strong knowledge of GAAP required. Experience working across multiple levels of the organization including Finance, Operations, Fleet Maintenance, and Sales. Accounting/finance experience in the waste management industry is a plus.

Outstanding relationship management skills, excellent listening, communication, and problem‑solving skills are required. Strong experience with accounting/financial software, billing systems, and strong Excel required.

Ethical and communicative individual who is disciplined, intelligent, and utilizes strategic information and objectives of the sector to make beneficial financial recommendations for the division.

Only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, TN Visa holders, or applicants with authorized temporary work status may apply. U.S. work authorization is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401(k), Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.