Job Description

District Controller - Southwest Ontario

Location:

15 Buchanan Court, London, Ontario

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To:

V.P. of Finance

Start Date:

TBD

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week - Overtime as required. Start and end time up for discussion.

Compensation:

$100,000 - $120,000 per annum

About Miller Waste Systems:

Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company, Miller Waste is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.



Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.



Join us and become a part of the Miller Waste team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.

Summary:

The District Controller is a seasoned financial expert who will work closely with the District Managers, corporate accounting team, and local administration to implement procedures that support the financial needs and goals of the business. Specifically, the District Controller will work to understand the various segments of the business to help managers understand their costs, revenue, and work to improve the profitability of the operation(s). By building tools to provide understandable data and using effective communication to guide managers, the District Controller will be an integral part of our leadership team in Southwest Ontario. This role requires the successful candidate to become a truly integral member of the management team and working to be a trusted partner for leaders in the business.

Responsibilities:

Ownership of all aspects of local divisional accounting, including full P&L preparation and presentation to management. Ensure deadlines are met to provide the information required for month and year end procedures. Work and collaborate with DMs to prepare annual budgets for each line of business, including financial projections and targets. Projections must be kept up to date and adjusted where appropriate. Prepare monthly reporting for financial reviews. Analyze monthly entries and prepare journal entries to complete month end in a timely and accurate manner. Analyze monthly results comparing to budgets and forecasts and work with DMs to review to senior management. Become a business partner with other local managers to provide support and analysis of financial statements. Work with local sales and customer service staff on pricing strategies and issues. Prepare KPI's and assist management with the analysis and recommend corrective actions. Work with the operations team to develop profitability analysis tools to ensure sound business practices. Work with local management to analyze labour trends, maintenance costs and other business issues - become a trusted partner to truly add value to the business. Be the local expert on the company's systems, including TRUX, Dossier, Ceridian, YOOZ, Nexonia, Solver, and SAGE. Work with the corporate team and field staff on various automation projects and implementation. Merger & acquisition preparation work along with implementation assistance as required. Assist with the administration and flow of data that is needed to report information to our municipal and other government partners. Lead other relevant projects as assigned and required.

Competencies & Qualifications:

Minimum three (3) years of related and/or leadership experience. Previous experience within the waste industry is an asset. Superior judgment in accounting, governance, and related operational issues (GAAP). Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance - CPA or CPA candidate preferred. Proficient in financial accounting software, SAGE, TRUX and Microsoft Excel. Ability to work well under pressure with multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude even in adverse situations. Strong analytical, organization, planning and execution skills. Excellent interpersonal skills along with written and verbal communication skills. Previous M&A experience an asset. Be willing to travel to other operations within the scope of this position. Must have use of a reliable vehicle and have appropriate insurance coverage. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for company use of the personal vehicle.

Posting closing date:

This posting will remain active until it has been filled.



While the main work location for this role is at our London office, there will be a need to regular travel to other sites. As new contracts are awarded, the scope of these locations will change and grow. These site visits are essential to build relationships with our managers and staff but are flexible and this travel can be arranged in a manner that reflects your life-work balance. Mileage is paid on the use of your personal vehicle and accommodations are booked by our corporate purchasing group. Other reasonable expenses are reimbursed.



This is an in-office role, but occasional remote work is acceptable when approved.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company's needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.



Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.



We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.



Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 60 years' experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.