Waste Connections is hiring!
Are you a driven accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Waste Connections is seeking a high-energy Assistant Controller to join our team in Knoxville, TN. This role is designed as a stepping stone to a District Controller position at one of our many locations nationwide.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead monthly financial close processes and prepare financial statements for assigned operating locations.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy.
Analyze and report significant financial variances against budget and forecast.
Prepare and present a rolling three-month financial forecast each month.
Conduct rate analysis and provide strategic financial insights.
Communicate financial information effectively with operational teams.
Manage accounting data flow between remote facilities and corporate systems.
Support quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal reviews.
Participate in annual budgeting and financial planning processes.
Train non-financial staff on internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial statement interpretation.
Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Willingness to relocate within 1–2 years of starting the role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
At least 2 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred
CPA or other relevant professional certification is highly desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a high attention to detail
Why Waste Connections?
We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent family benefits, including:
Competitive salary ($75k to $85k DOE)
Performance bonuses up to 20% (10% Cash and 10% Stock)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
