Assistant Controller
Location:Tacoma, WA
Salary:$85,000 – $110,000 annually
Bonus:Up to 10%
Equity:Stock options available
About Waste Connections
Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) is a leading provider of waste services in North Americaand an exceptional place to grow your career. We foster a culture where your voice is heard, your contributions matter, and your growth is supported. We value servant leadership, mentorship, and a passion for excellence.
Why Join Us
- Culture:Empowered, self-directed teams that take pride in their work.
- Integrity:We do what we saydelivering on promises to customers and employees.
- Respect:For our people, our customers, and the communities we serve.
- Growth:A publicly traded powerhouse offering career advancement, leadership development, and relocation opportunities.
The Role: Assistant Controller
As an Assistant Controller, you’ll play a key role in driving financial performance and operational success. You’ll partner closely with District Controllers and Operational Managers, providing insights, analysis, and leadership across multiple locations.
This role is ideal for entrepreneurial accounting professionals who thrive in dynamic, unstructured environments and want to make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly financial close and prepare financial statements
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Analyze financial variances and prepare monthly forecasts
- Conduct rate reviews and financial modeling
- Communicate financial insights to operational teams
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Support annual budgeting and planning
- Train non-financial staff on financial processes and controls
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies as needed
- Travel and relocation opportunities available
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BS/BA)
- 1–3 years of accounting experience required
- 2+ years in public accounting strongly preferred
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, analytical, and collaborative mindset
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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