The Area Controller manages the accounting workflow, provides accounting direction and analytical support to division management.  This position is responsible for the overall quality of accounting and statutory financial compliance.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages accounting personnel and provides direction to the different accounting functional areas (invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data and payroll). 

• Manages financial internal control processes across all business unit functional areas (sales, customer service, operations, HR, payroll, etc.) to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including Sarbanes Oxley and all other statutory requirements. 
• Ensures that all internal and external reporting deadlines are met. 
• Manages reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and reviews financial statements and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and company policies and procedures. 
• Interviews, hires, trains and develops accounting staff at the business unit. 
• Provides analytical support to sales and marketing for customer pricing and profitability analysis, commercial and municipal bids, and any market development projects. Updates and maintains division pricing model per company policy. 
• Provides the General Manager with financial analytics to support sound and profitable business decisions. 
• Provides accounting direction and analytical support to all departments, as required, within the division. (General management, sales, operations, maintenance, customer service, etc.) 
• Manages credit and collection function in an effort to maximize division cash-flow. Ensures division is in compliance with company credit and stop service policies. 
• Manages the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers and retirements. Reviews and approves all related asset management sub-ledger transactions. 
• Supports and provides financial expertise to the General Manager during the annual budget and interim forecasting process. Manages workflow, timeliness and analytical review of all budget and forecast data. 
• Manages and provides necessary support to financial audits including internal audits, external audits and peer reviews. 
• Provides support and responds to information requests from Corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) as well as region and area field financial management as required. 
• Ensures completion and submission of financial filings and returns required by contractual agreements and government entities (e.g., tax filings, franchise, host and royalty fees). 
• Follow and comply with all safety policies. 
• Additional duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ and or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting and/or equivalent training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting or financial experience including a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.

Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations

• Must be able to work through others to accomplish goals and objectives.
• The ability to establish processes and procedures to ensure effective department workflow. 
• The ability to track, measure and manage performance is required. 
• Have MS Excel skills at an advanced level. 
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team environment. 
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal direction from leadership. 
• An understanding of business unit operational functions and related needs and requirements and the ability to identify issues, weigh options and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions. 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes. 
• Knowledge of State and local statutory requirements that govern financial reporting and accounting. 
• Experience with INTAACT accounting software. 
• Advanced skill level with Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Light lifting (20-25 pounds), office environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office:  Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Travel:  As required for position.