GFL Environmental is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team out of our Traverse City, Michigan office! This position is for an Assistant Controller for a region that has hauling companies, transfer stations and/or landfills in various locations within Northern Michigan.
The incumbent will report to the Regional Controller, performing business analysis, evaluating detailed proformas, analyzing contracts and productivity optimization, responsible for assisting in the completion of region annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
The primary duty is to support the Regional Controller and the management team by providing essential information and analysis that allows the Managers to make good business decisions that match up with corporate goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger Financial Statements:
Review, analyze, and modify as directed by the Regional Controller
Complete journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations monthly
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable:
Ensure proper/correct coding for accuracy
Ensure vendor invoices are entered or accrued in the correct reporting period
Monitor ETS system to ensure rejected invoices are resolved
Review credit and debit adjustments in the billing system
Review A/R aging reports and investigate anomalies
Fixed Assets:
Review cost from general ledger to detail
Enter capital bills into ETS against approved purchase orders
Ensure capital is accrued properly at year end
Audit:
Perform audit testing as directed by the Regional Controller
Review Corporate Internal Audit Reports on a timely basis
Identify recurring issues
Budgeting/Forecasting:
Assist in the budgeting/forecasting process monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Acquisitions/Municipal and other Bids:
Participate in the review, analysis, due diligence, pro forma’s, for business units as directed by the Regional Controller
Pricing:
As directed, implement price adjustments as required to meet branch, region, and corporate objectives
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Accounting/Business BA or BS Degree from a four (4) year college or university
2-3 years of experience in the accounting/finance field in a medium to large business environment
Able to travel to business locations if requested
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advance level expertise with Excel
Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Strong work ethic, demonstrating integrity, trust, and maintain confidentiality
Able to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor
Possess excellent leadership, presentation, negotiation, analytical and communication skills
Excellent analytical, attention to detail, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Able to prioritize workload and meet time sensitive deadlines
Strong business acumen and ability to work effectively across various teams and levels
Flexible to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement
We thank you for your interest.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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