District Controller Kent

Why Choose Us:
We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada.

We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture, where self‑directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

As a District Controller you will become an expert in our entire accounting cycle. You will lead a local team and perform daily accounting tasks, in addition to monthly forecasting, the annual budget, and special projects. You will partner with our operations‑based District Managers to provide financial advice and assist in evaluating their business decisions. You will interact with employees across all Departments including Operations, Sales, and Customer Service.

Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, excellent communication, and the ability to problem‑solve. The key to Waste Connections’ continued growth and success is sourcing, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations.

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000/yr + Bonus/Equity. Office

Location:

20262 Erieau Rd, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0.

• Perform monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts.
• Complete monthly financial projection analysis.
• Provide monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast.
• Effectively communicate ongoing financial related information to business counterparts.
• Plan and participate in the annual financial budget process.
• Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district, including preparation of all support documents.
• Implement and maintain required internal controls.
• Implement and maintain regular reporting processes to support operations.
• Coordinate and perform inventory counts – rolling stock, container, and truck shop inventory.
• Provide training to non‑financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Enrolment in or plans to enroll in CPA or MBA program.
• 4‑7 years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• High degree of business acumen.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Robust organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be a self‑starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic.

Eligible candidates may receive relocation assistance. Competitive wages. Retirement plan with company match. Medical, dental and vision benefits. Employee Assistant Program. Scholarship opportunities for kids. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Insurance:
Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability AC Controllers.

Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.