Job DescriptionAbout the Role: As the Area Controller, you will be the financial leader for your Area and a strategic partner to the Area Finance Director. This is not just about the numbers, it is about shaping insights that drive business decisions, building a culture of continuous improvement, and leading a high-performing team. You will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance and champion process innovation to deliver real business impact.
What you will do: - Own the month-end close process and ensure accurate timely reporting, we close the books in 5 days. Get into the details on revenue, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, property, operating expenses to name a few.
- Drives adherence to GAAP and internal policies while strengthening financial controls.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation, freeing time for value-added work.
- Lead system implementations for new sites and manage change initiatives driven by corporate directives.
- Oversee integration of acquisitions, ensuring smooth financial and operational alignment.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports. Ensures integrity and quality of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and Company policies.
- Responsible for review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and completion of monthly Area Balance Sheet analysis.
- Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality and timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
- Build, develop and mentor a diverse, high performing accounting team. Direct supervision of 7-10 employees including full-time accountants.
- Serve as the go-to expert for audits, SOX compliance, GAAP, and Area-specific Municipal or other contract accounting requirements.
- Partner with operations to understand and deliver actional insights.
What we are looking for: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is desirable.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; ideally with a public company or public accounting exposure
- Strong Technical expertise in GAAP, SOX and financial systems.
- Proven leadership skills, able to inspire, coach, and develop talent
- Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complexity and communicate clearly
- Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and shifting priorities
- Ability to travel up to 10% and work flexibly during peak periods
- Deep knowledge of the monthly accounting cycle, financial systems, and best practices
- Proven experience in developing and analyzing financial statements
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive presence
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
- Adaptable and resilient-comfortable with change, ambiguity, and steep learning curves
- Demonstrated leadership through different business cycles and operational challenges
- Collaborative and inclusive approach to motivate and engage teams
- Willingness to travel (up to 10%) and work flexibly during peak periods
- Self-motivated, high energy, resourceful and confident (yet, humble) with positive can-do attitude. High level of commitment to the job and delivering outstanding work.
- Operates in a transparent manner with no hidden agenda. Owns misses and learns from failures and adversity.
The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $113,400 - $169,510. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus. This position is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits - Competitive compensation and bonus plan with benefits, including medical, dental, vision and RRSP match
- Paid vacation, holidays and personal days
- Opportunities for growth and leadership development
- A culture that values innovation, collaboration and inclusivity
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of finance.
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Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
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