This position is for an Operational Controller supporting a Market Area containing multiple hauling companies in Grand Rapids - Lowell, MI. The incumbent will act in the financial planning and analysis role for the Region Controller & Operations. Duties will include performing business analysis, analyzing contracts and productivity optimization, assisting with acquisition/divesture due diligence and the integration or disposal process, weekly-monthly-quarterly report generation, auditing operations, and preparing presentations. Primary duty is to support the General Manager & Region Controller by providing essential information and analysis that allows the Team to make good business decisions that align with corporate goals and objectives.

 

Essential Functions:

General Ledger/Financial Statements

Review and analyze to extract useful metrics/data to measure performanceSupport General Manger analyzing variance analysis compared to budget / forecast monthly quarterly

Budgeting/Forecasting

Support the field by providing monthly - quarterly analysis and training as necessaryAssist operational managers monthly / quarterly / yearly with the preparation, presentation to Region / Area leadership

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Assist with any analysis, coding, questions, or issuesProvide billing/revenue analysis as directedProvide accounts receivable and collections analysis as directed

Fixed Assets

Assist Capex budgeting, planning & Assets Requisition

Acquisitions/Divestitures/Swaps/Municipal and other Bids

Participate in the review, analysis, due diligence, proforma’s, for business units as directed by the Regional Controller

Pricing

Assist with reporting price and volume resultsAssist regional teams with implementation and communication of pricing initiatives

Audit

Assist Companies’ Internal audit teams as neededEnsure sites compliance with company policies and procedures

Other

Partner with regional teams or other Executives, or individually as directed, to financial and operational matters as requested/requiredParticipate in training of operational staff as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

Assist in conformance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.Assist region controllers, depending on workloadsPerform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Education, Training, Experience and Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Accounting/Business BA or BS Degree from a four (4) year college or university (minimum)Minimum Three (3) years of experience as a Controller in a medium to large business environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Possess excellent leadership, presentation, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to focus on details, identify and solve problemsAbility to work alone or work collaboratively with othersStrong organizational skillsAdvanced computer skills: Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, & Powerpoint)Knowledge/experience with Cognos, Tower, and TRUX a plus

Physical/Mental Demands:

Ability to travel to and walk landfills, transfer stations, material recycling facilities, and hauling facilities. Ability to communicate with various Management Levels inside and outside of the Company.Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

Working Conditions:

Work in indoor trucking office environment.Moderate travel required within market area.   

 

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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