Area Controller - waste management

Area Controller (8–10 Years) Accounting Operations | GAAP & SOX | Budgeting & Financial Reporting 📍 Philadelphia Metro | King of Prussia, PA 🏢 Waste Management Company 💰 $125,000–$150,000 💼 Senior | Accounting & Finance Career Staffing Talent (CST) has partnered with a waste management company to identify an Area Controller for a key on-site leadership role supporting multiple divisions and cost centers.

This is a strong fit for a hands-on accounting leader who understands operational environments, can manage the pace and complexity of multi-division oversight, and brings direct waste management experience.

In this role, you’ll oversee core accounting operations, lead close processes, support budgeting and controls, and partner across the business to strengthen reporting accuracy and financial performance.

What You'll Be Doing ✔️ Develop budgets for regional leadership and support divisional financial planning

✔️ Oversee accounting operations across multiple divisions and cost centers

✔️ Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to ensure timely and accurate reporting

✔️ Support compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, GAAP standards, and financial statement accuracy

✔️ Lead preparation of financial statements and perform ad hoc analysis to support decision-making

✔️ Coach and develop team members while partnering cross-functionally on planning, financial goals, and operational performance

What We're Looking For ✔️ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

✔️ 8–10 years of leadership experience in management or a supervisory role

✔️ 8–10 years of experience in an operational environment

✔️ Direct Waste Management Experience ✔️ Strong background in budgeting, accounting operations oversight, close processes, GAAP, SOX, and financial statement preparation

✔️ Advanced degree, process improvement certification, specialized accounting or finance training, or interest in environmental or sustainability-related work strongly preferred

Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is a high-impact accounting leadership role with broad operational visibility and meaningful cross-functional partnership.

• Oversight across multiple divisions and cost centers
• A blend of accounting leadership, budgeting, controls, and operational support
• Direct involvement in financial reporting accuracy and compliance
• Team leadership responsibilities with the opportunity to coach and develop staff

If you’re looking for an on-site controller opportunity where operational finance leadership and industry experience both matter, this is worth a closer look.

Compensation is $125,000–$150,000 with 40% bonus plus RSU's and full benefits. This role is on-site (one WFH day) in the Philadelphia metro office. 📩 Ready to apply? Apply here (LinkedIn)

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