**Job Title:** Assistant Controller – Accounting & Finance | Waste Connections – Elkhart, IN **Company:** Waste Away Group / Waste Connections **Location:** Elkhart, Indiana **About the Role:** Waste Connections is hiring an energetic and detail-oriented **Assistant Controller** to join our finance team in Elkhart, IN. This role offers strong growth potential and is designed to prepare you for a **promotion into a District Controller** position at one of our national locations. **Key Responsibilities:** As Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting and finance functions, including: + Managing the **monthly financial close process** and preparing financial statements. + Performing **general ledger reconciliation** across multiple locations. + Creating **monthly variance analyses** comparing actuals vs. budget and forecast. + Preparing rolling **three-month financial forecasts** . + Conducting **rate and pricing analysis** . + Communicating financial insights to operational and management teams. + Ensuring **Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance** and internal control documentation. + Participating in the **annual budget planning process** . + Training non-financial staff on financial procedures and reporting. + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications:** We’re seeking candidates who have: + A **Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance** (required). + 2+ years of prior experience in corporate or public accounting (preferred). Recent grads are encouraged to apply + CPA certification or CPA candidacy (a strong plus). + Advanced knowledge of **Microsoft Excel** and experience with accounting systems. + Strong organizational and analytical skills. + Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. **What We Offer:** + Competitive salary + performance-based growth track + Full benefits package: **Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability** + **401(k) with company match** + Career growth within a Fortune 500 company + Supportive, team-oriented work environment **About Waste Connections:** Waste Connections is a leading integrated solid waste services company, providing non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services. We’re known for our **promotion-from-within culture** and national career opportunities. **Equal Opportunity Employer:** Waste Connections is proud to be an **Equal Opportunity Employer** . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. **Apply Today** to start your accounting leadership career with one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry! Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. \#INWCMS