Assistant Controller

Join Metro Compactor Service, an industry leader in the waste & recycling equipment sector. As we aim for growth and expansion, we're all about pushing boundaries, be it promoting employee skill development, leading innovative technologies, or consistently delivering our Super Service promise. Our greatest strength? Our people, who make our groundbreaking tech and market leadership possible.
So, if you're all about making a big difference in an environment that values you as much as your skillset, come join the Metro family. Let's shape the future together!

• Note, this is an onsite position with flexibility as needed.

• Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data, adhering to relevant accounting standards.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and evolving accounting standards.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors for year-end audits.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage tax filing requirements.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Work directly with Director of Finance to make process improvements and improve efficiency in the department.

• Managing processes
• Developing standards
• Tracking budget expenses
• Analyzing information
• Performance management
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance with progressive experience.
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• CPA or recently passed qualifying exam preferred.
• Previous experience as Assistant Controller or Controller preferred.