Job Description

NOTE: This position can be located in Vacaville, CA or Dixon, CA

Role of a Regional Controller

Manages the accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions for multiple operating companies. Serves as accounting & finance liaison among local operating companies General Managers, Regional Vice Presidents, municipalities, and Recology corporate headquarters.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing all accounting functions for the region such as accounts receivable, billing, payroll, and purchasing.
• Contributes to the formation and directs the implementation of local internal accounting controls.
• Oversees the monthly close process and related financial statements.
• Assists Regional Vice Presidents and General Managers in ascertaining acceptable operating efficiency and profitability levels and is the primary finance business partner for the group.
• Participates in governmental rate-setting process, including being functionally responsible for data management related to the entire rate regulatory process; develops dynamic rate models to accommodate various methodologies and scenarios; represents the company in public hearings; oversees the implementation of new rates, which may include working with IT personnel to design, test and verify new structures in the system.
• Responsible for development of financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, owns the 5-year projection model for the region, complete ad hoc analysis and/or ongoing variance analysis, and reporting.
• Responsible for developing financial models and projections for bids, RFPs, contract renewals, and union negotiations; review of contract language for financial component of union agreement, franchise agreements, leases, etc.
• Prepares annual budgets for regional subsidiaries in conjunction with General Managers and staff.
• Manages the regional subsidiaries’ financial audit process.
• Performs special projects, such as analyzing various components of a company's activities.
• Prepares and reviews property tax reports, and special government reports.
• Travel may be required for meetings and/or site visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related management experience in public or industry accounting including supervisory experience with a proven ability to effectively motivate and mentor employees.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area including detailed knowledge of accounting theory and practices, expert knowledge of general accounting practices (GAAP) and related applications, and detailed knowledge of financial analysis and theory.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities (i.e., strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to, formula calculations, pivot tables and other advanced analytical techniques).
• Principles of personnel training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current CPA License and/or MBA preferred.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.