8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a controller or senior accounting management role
Experience supervising and developing an accounting team
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and multi-entity consolidation
Responsibilities
Direct day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll accounting
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Produce monthly management reports with variance analysis
Oversee landfill airspace amortization and asset retirement obligations
Design and monitor internal controls and lead external audits
Support cash forecasting and contribute to annual budget processes
Recruit and develop accounting staff while driving process improvements
Benefits
Flexible work location options in Norcross, Gainesville, or Raleigh
Opportunity to lead and shape the accounting function
Engagement with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Focus on process improvement and ERP optimization
Involvement in a fast-growing, acquisition-driven environment
Full Job Description
Corporate Controller
Liberty Waste Solutions & Waste Eliminator
Position Summary
The Corporate Controller leads Liberty Waste Solutions and Waste Eliminator's accounting and financial reporting functions, owning an accurate, timely close and a strong internal control environment across all operating entities. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and manages the accounting team, serving as a key finance partner to operations, the executive team, lenders and auditors. The role can be based out of Norcross or Gainesville, GA or Raleigh, NC.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting operations and close
Direct day-to-day accounting: general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll accounting, fixed assets and route-level cost accounting
Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close; deliver accurate financials on a defined calendar
Review and approve account reconciliations and journal entries, including accruals, intercompany and eliminations
Financial reporting and analysis
Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Produce monthly management reporting with variance analysis against budget and prior periods
Partner with the CFO and operations leaders on landfill, hauling, transfer and recycling segment performance
Waste-industry accounting
Oversee landfill airspace amortization, closure and post-closure obligations, and asset retirement obligations (ARO)
Manage accounting for acquisitions, purchase price allocations and integration of acquired entities
Review revenue recognition for collection, disposal and recycled-commodity sales, including fuel and environmental fees
Internal controls and compliance
Design, document and monitor internal controls; remediate deficiencies
Lead external audits and coordinate with audit firms, tax advisors and lenders
Ensure compliance with financial assurance, bonding and regulatory reporting requirements
Support sales and use tax, property tax and income tax compliance
Treasury and planning support
Support cash forecasting, debt covenant compliance and lender reporting
Contribute to annual budget and rolling forecast processes
Leadership and systems
Recruit, develop and evaluate accounting staff; foster a culture of accuracy and accountability
Drive process improvement, automation and ERP optimization across the finance function
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA license
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a controller or senior accounting management role
Experience supervising and developing an accounting team
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and multi-entity consolidation
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or MS in Accounting)
Experience in waste, environmental services, utilities or another asset-intensive industry
Hands-on experience with landfill, closure/post-closure and ARO accounting
Experience with acquisitions and post-merger integration
Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) and exposure to SOX or lender-driven audit requirements
Skills and Competencies
Technical
Advanced proficiency with an ERP system (NetSuite preferred) and Excel; familiarity with BI and reporting tools
