Assistant Controller

Location
5311H-Denver Hauling
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Compensation
$80k – $100k

About this role

Assistant Controller

Waste Connections of Colorado

📍 Location: Denver, CO

💰 Pay Range: $80,000 - 100,000 + Bonus potential

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. This role is designed as a stepping stone to a District Controller position at one of our many locations nationwide.

Why Join Us?

✅ Competitive Pay & Bonuses
✅ Career Growth – We invest in YOU by providing training & advancement opportunities
✅ Excellent Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 5% 401(k) match for retirement savings
  • Paid time off and holidays
    ✅ A Strong Company Culture – We value integrity, teamwork, and a great work environment

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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience (public accounting experience preferred).
  • CPA or other professional certifications are a strong plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

🚛 We Keep Our Promises!
At Waste Connections, we believe in empowering our employees. Our culture is built on respect, reliability, and integrity—when we say we’ll do something, we follow through!

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Waste Connections!

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Bonus potential