Division Controller - Operations

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Division Controller to lead budgeting, accounting operations, and financial reporting for select locations within the organization.

You will oversee daily accounting functions, ensure SOX compliance, and drive process improvements while coordinating close cycles and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance with 5–7 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and be legally eligible to work in the US.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Dynamics or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cash collection activities with cash applications and collections personnel.
• Implement internal controls and audits to preserve assets and maintain SOX compliance at the operating level.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses of division finances and prepare reports for decision making.
• Prepare financial statements and filings to ensure compliance with company and regulatory rules.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes for assigned cost center.
• Plan and guide projects, distributing work among team members.
• Assess current accounting operations and recommend improvements and new processes.
• Coordinate with account executives to streamline budget processing.
• Consolidate financial data necessary for accurate company-wide results.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the accounting team and ensure training opportunities.
• Participate in training to expand knowledge of the company and services.

Skills

Financial analysis

SOX compliance

Budgeting

Cash collection

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Position Summary

The Division Controller provides support in budget preparation and expense management activities, directs, oversees, and guides the daily accounting functions for specific locations or facilities within the organization.

The Division Controller provides support in budget preparation and expense management activities, directs, oversees, and guides the daily accounting functions for specific locations or facilities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in cash collection activities working with cash applications and collections personnel.


• Executes internal controls and audits of policies and procedures in order to preserve the facilitates assets and maintains SOX compliance at the operating level within the hauling division.


• Conducts ad hoc analyses of division finances and prepares reports to facilitate decision making.


• Completes the preparation of financial statements and filings to ensure compliance with company, state, or official rules and regulations.


• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes to maintain organization and efficiency within their assigned cost center.


• Plans, organizes, and guides projects to distribute work among employees.


• Assesses current accounting operations in order to determine recommendations or solutions for improvement and implementation of new processes.


• Coordinates with account executives to streamline budget processing.


• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for accurate accounting of consolidated business results.


• Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve desired team and corporate results.


• 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.


• Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, accounting or other related field, 5-7 years of business experience with increasing responsibilities, a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment and be legally eligible to work in the US. An advanced degree and experience or interest in environmental and/or sustainability field is preferred.

Outstanding relationship management skills, excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills are required. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic for CRM or similar software systems and relates software is expected.

Attributes

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

Benefits

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