Assistant Controller

Job Title : Assistant Controller

Summary of Functions :

Waste Connections of Canada is a leading non-hazardous waste management Company in North America. We are looking for a SAFETY inclined, energetic, autonomous, and proactive team player who can make a difference in his / her team and community.

We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller to join our dynamic team and be involved in every piece of the accounting cycle.

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 across all Departments including Operations, Engineering, IT, Sales, and Customer Service.

Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, strong organizational skills, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• 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
• Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Enrolment in or plans to enroll in CPA or MBA program
• Minimum 3-4 years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
• Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic

What’s In It for You?

Come join a team environment and colleagues who embrace a "work hard, play harder" culture. Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits.

You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example through; a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.

Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability.

Please submit your resume and apply online .

Only those selected will be contacted.

Waste Connections of Canada / Enviro Connexions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.