Senior, Area Controller

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs and performs Month-End Close functions.
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, operating expenses, and other records.
• Drives adherence to the organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures regarding the maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports.
• Ensures a strong framework of financial controls and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Requires a continuous improvement mindset and focus across the function, looking for process standardization and automation opportunities, culling unnecessary work to free team members’ time for higher-value work, and encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation.
• Establishes a strong “tone at the top” related to WM’s commitments and values.
• 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.
• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality and timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• A focus on diversity and inclusion is critical to building and developing an effective accounting organization.
• Key contact for all audit-related questions both internal and external.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, and Multi-Area-specific Municipal or other contract accounting requirements.
• Oversees SOX controls and testing as required.
• Builds a strong foundational knowledge of the business – its customers, profit drivers, and operational capabilities (including Collection, Post Collection, Haz Waste, Recycling and Medical Waste Lines of Business).
• Provides energizing leadership with a focus on attracting, retaining and developing top talent.
• Builds and leads a value-add and focused accounting team that is integrally involved with the day-to-day plans and operations of the business.
• Selects and develops diverse, world-class accounting talent for the entire Area.
• Leads system implementation and manage change initiatives.
• Oversees accounting for a minimum of two or more market areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Champion the standardization of accounting practices within assigned Areas to enhance efficiency, consistency, and reporting timelines, enabling data-driven business decisions.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting or similar area of study.
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience.
  • 10+ years of previous experience in progressively responsible accounting or finance roles (in addition to education requirement).
  • Master's Degree in Accounting or MBA.
  • 2 years public accounting firm and/or public company experience.
  • Has interacted with Area and Senior management teams, preparing management-level presentations and actively participate in the presentation of results, recommendations and strategic priorities.
  • Finance & Accounting\Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.

    Physical Requirements

    • This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
    • The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $140,000 - $163000.
    • 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.
    • Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
    • In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
    • Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
    • Please note that benefits may vary by site.