Area Controller
WM
**About the Role:**
As the Area Controller, you will be the financial leader for your Area and a strategic partner to the Area Finance Director. This is not just about the numbers, it is about shaping insights that drive business decisions, building a culture of continuous improvement, and leading a high-performing team. You will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance and champion process innovation to deliver real business impact.
**What you will do:**
+ Own the month-end close process and ensure accurate timely reporting, we close the books in 5 days.Get into the details on revenue, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, property, operating expenses to name a few.
+ Drives adherence to GAAP and internal policies while strengthening financial controls.
+ Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation, freeing time for value-added work.
+ Lead system implementations for new sites and manage change initiatives driven by corporate directives.
+ Oversee integration of acquisitions, ensuring smooth financial and operational alignment.
+ Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports. Ensures integrity and quality of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and Company policies.
+ Responsible for review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and completion of monthly Area Balance Sheet analysis.
+ Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality and timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
+ Build, develop and mentor a diverse, high performing accounting team.Direct supervision of 7-10 employees including full-time accountants.
+ Serve as the go-to expert for audits, SOX compliance, GAAP, and Area-specific Municipal or other contract accounting requirements.
+ Partner with operations to understand and deliver actional insights.
**What we are looking for:**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is desirable.
+ 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; ideally with a public company or public accounting exposure
+ Strong Technical expertise in GAAP, SOX and financial systems.
+ Proven leadership skills, able to inspire, coach, and develop talent
+ Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complexity and communicate clearly
+ Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and shifting priorities
+ Ability to travel up to 10% and work flexibly during peak periods
+ Deep knowledge of the monthly accounting cycle, financial systems, and best practices
+ Proven experience in developing and analyzing financial statements
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive presence
+ Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
+ Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
+ Adaptable and resilient—comfortable with change, ambiguity, and steep learning curves
+ Demonstrated leadership through different business cycles and operational challenges
+ Collaborative and inclusive approach to motivate and engage teams
+ Willingness to travel (up to 10%) and work flexibly during peak periods
+ Self-motivated, high energy, resourceful and confident (yet, humble) with positive can-do attitude. High level of commitment to the job and delivering outstanding work.
+ Operates in a transparent manner with no hidden agenda. Owns misses and learns from failures and adversity.
The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $113,400 - $169,510. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus. This position is for an existing vacancy.
**Benefits**
+ Competitive compensation and bonus plan with benefits, including medical, dental, vision and RRSP match
+ Paid vacation, holidays and personal days
+ Opportunities for growth and leadership development
+ A culture that values innovation, collaboration and inclusivity **Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of finance.**
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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