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Gpac • Chicago, IL, United States
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Job Description

Our client is seeking a Controller who is ready to step up, take ownership, and build a world-class financial backbone for a rapidly growing waste hauling operation. This Controller will be the financial leader on-site, partnering directly with operations, sales, and leadership to bring discipline, structure, and long-term financial visibility to the business.

This role is perfect for an Assistant Controller or strong Senior Accountant who is ready for the next level - someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, loves solving problems, and can create the processes and SOPs a scaling company needs. The Controller will play a key role in future growth and will establish the financial systems that support a high-performing, family-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all month-end close processes, financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Develop, implement, and refine financial controls, SOPs, and accounting workflows from the ground up.
  • Oversee AP, AR, payroll, billing accuracy, and general ledger integrity.
  • Partner with operations leadership to improve job costing, margins, route profitability, and budgeting.
  • Manage audits, compliance, and internal review procedures.
  • Prepare and monitor annual budgets, financial models, and cash flow management.
  • Support leadership with actionable reporting and financial insights for fast-paced decision-making.
  • Ensure the Controller function stays aligned with the company's mission, growth plans, and operational needs.

Ideal Background

  • Experience in waste hauling, recycling, trucking, transportation, logistics, construction, or any high-volume, asset-heavy service environment.
  • Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or Accounting Manager ready to move into a true Controller position.
  • Hands-on, self-directed, and comfortable building structure where processes need improvement.
  • Strong systems experience (Excel, ERP platforms, industry billing tools).
  • Ability to thrive in a family-owned environment with high accountability and teamwork.
  • Why Join Our Client

  • Rapidly growing, financially strong waste hauling company.
  • Family-oriented culture with a leadership team that values transparency, input, and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to build the entire accounting structure and make an immediate impact.
  • Strong benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience.
  • Direct access to senior leadership with future career advancement potential.
  • 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.bergeron@gogpac.com.

    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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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