Waste Controller Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

About the role

Strategic finance leader needed to oversee all accounting operations, CAPEX management, and regulatory compliance for a premier waste management and recycling firm in Oakland.

Description

The Controller is responsible for all day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the company, financial reporting and associated record keeping functions, manages all financial operations, implements related policies, directs departmental employees and may develop and implement some training initiatives and programs. The Controller is additionally responsible maintaining strong accounting systems and records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position will be a part of strategic financial planning and assist in overseeing financial operations and systems of the entire company.
The Controller participates on a management level that includes the Plant Managers, Transportation Manager, and Human Resource Director.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial records of the group, including subsidiaries and other related entities
Develop and implement goals, policies, internal controls, and procedures relating to financial management, budgeting, accounting, and/or payroll.
Ensure compliance with all applicable finance related laws and regulations
Direct and oversee the financial accounting team
Coordinate and ensure the timely execution of period and year-end requirements
Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements, miscellaneous financial information and management reports
Review journal entries, account reconciliations and analyze and comment on financial information and key company metrics
Monitor the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
Develop and maintain consistent and best practices for internal and external accounting policies and procedures as well as identify and rectify internal control issues
Develop and maintain relationships with Vendors and Customers
Prepare reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations
Coordinate annual budgeting process, including maintenance of company budget, and transfer of final budget information into financial statements.
Interface with company tax accountant
Assure completion of necessary tax forms, remits appropriate taxes, assures filing of related reports required by law, and arrange for audit of company's accounts
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all finance functions
Establish and document departmental employees’ measurable performance criteria
Develop and implement annual staff training plan
Manage department budget
Regular activities may include, but not be limited to:
Meeting or otherwise communicating regularly with Chief Finance Officer
Meeting regularly with supervisory staff
Proposing finance related policy in consultation with other managers
Proposing and managing operational components of the finance budget
Conducting Finance employee performance evaluations
Identifying training and other employee performance and compliance enhancing needs and opportunities
Coordinating and directing departmental work and maintaining quality control procedures
Implementing department and departmental employee related safety requirements and program(s)
Suggesting process improvements to higher level management
Developing and maintaining files and archives
Other activities as assigned
Travel required to assist Oakland, CA and San Jose, CA facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 6 - 8 years as a Controller
Demonstrated experience managing budgets
Experience and comfortable with managing/mentoring team members
Strong understanding of GAAP principles, accounting concepts, legal and tax requirements and best practices
5+ years' experience in the areas of Cost, Management or Financial Accounting, Proficiency with commonly used accounting and MS office suite software programs
Strong organizational ability
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to interact with diverse people
Good general oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate specifically with employees, customers, vendors, and management
Extensive experience with financial oversight management
Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex problems and provide cost-effective solutions
Highly self- motivated with ability to complete tasks with limited supervision.
Ability to work in fast paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficient PC, date entry, intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Preferred qualifications

Previous experience in waste/recycling management, industrial services or manufacturing strongly preferred.
Proficiency with mid-tier accounting software, especially NetSuite and QuickBooks, and database management systems.
CPA, CMA or CFM designation a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Annual performance-based bonus