Division Controller - Operations

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Proctor (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K retirement plan

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Division Controller to lead budgeting, expense management, and daily accounting for locations within the organization. The role directs accounting functions, ensures controls, and oversees monthly closes to support accurate reporting.

The candidate will implement improvements, manage financial data consolidation, and guide teams toward efficient, compliant operations while maintaining safety and regulatory adherence across the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cash collection activities and cash applications.
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls at the division level.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and prepare financial reports.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Lead financial data consolidation for multiple locations.
• Develop and guide process improvements in accounting operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

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.

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.