Controller - Waste / Environmental Services

Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller who is ready to step up, take ownership, and serve as the financial leader for a growing waste hauling operation.

This role is ideal for an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or strong Senior Accountant who wants a true next step — full ownership of the accounting function, close partnership with operations, and direct access to leadership.

You will play a key role in building structure, improving financial visibility, and supporting long-term growth in a fast-moving, operationally driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own the month-end close, financial reporting, and internal financial statements

Develop, implement, and improve accounting processes, controls, and SOPs

Oversee AP, AR, billing accuracy, payroll coordination, and general ledger integrity

Partner closely with operations to improve job costing, route profitability, margins, and budgeting

Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow tracking, and variance analysis

Support audits, compliance, and internal reviews as needed

Provide leadership with clear, actionable financial insights to support decision-making

Ideal Background

Experience in waste hauling, recycling, trucking, transportation, construction, or other asset-heavy service environments

Currently an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant ready to step into a Controller role

Hands-on and comfortable building structure where processes are evolving

Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems

Thrives in a collaborative, high-accountability, family-owned or entrepreneurial environment

Work Environment

Location-agnostic role with flexibility for the right candidate

Strong collaboration with operations and leadership is essential

Occasional in-person interaction may be required based on business needs

Why Join

Financially stable, growing waste hauling company

Opportunity to own and shape the accounting function, not just maintain it

Direct access to leadership and meaningful influence on business decisions

Competitive compensation and benefits based on experience

Long-term growth opportunity as the organization continues to scale

If you'd like to take your career to the next level, APPLY TODAY!

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Chris Bergeron directly at 417.605.3451 Resumes may be confidentially sent to chris.bergerongogpac.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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