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This position is for an Operations Controller of multiple recycling locations in Ontario. The incumbent will act in the role of a financial business partner with the Director and Regional Controller, performing complex business analysis, evaluating detailed pro-forma’s, assisting with bid creation/submittals,
analyzing contracts and productivity optimization, managing acquisition/divesture due diligence and the integration or disposal process, responsible for completion of region annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Primary duty is to support the Regional Controller and location (branch) Managers by providing essential information and analysis that allows the Managers to make good business decisions that match up with corporate goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve backup journal entries that affect each branch operations
• Lead and support delivery of assigned projects
• Finalize financial reporting deliverables for month and quarter end
• Responsible for re-budgeting or forecasting for new acquisitions
• Support with preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting requirements
• Verify all changes are completed and submitted by due dates from various operations managers and coordinate with Regional Operational Controller
• Review, analyze and approve financial statements
• Ensure capital requisitions are generated correctly and provide training as needed
• Review operational statistics and report KPl's in accordance with pre-set timelines
• Ensure direct communication with operational manager to ensure proper/correct coding for accuracy and provide training, as required
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with budget/forecasts
• Identify recurring issues and provide training as needed Budgeting / Forecasting
• Support preparation of budgets and forecasts of monthly, quarterly and yearly
• Provide verbal or written explanations for moderate-large variances from base line plan accounts payable and account receivable
• Review cost from general ledger to detail
• Ensure through direct communication with operational managers/staff that invoices are accrued per corporate policy and provide training as necessary
• Provide variance analysis on a monthly / quarterly basis in accordance with head office deadlines
• Responsible for ensuring the completion of budgets and forecasts in accordance with the corporate deadlines

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to flow through financial transactions
• Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant) and would be an asset
• Excellent computer skills covering ERP, operational and Microsoft office system
• Must possess a desire to effect change and make a difference in the organization
• Handle ambiguity and excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Some periodic weekend or evening work is expected during busy seasons
• Able to generate superior financial information (including budgeting and forecasting)
• Must have 5+ years of Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Knowledge of Great Plains and Cognos, A background in waste / commodity would be an asset
• Must have 5+ years senior level experience of month-end close, full cycle accounting & financial planning & analysis
• Superior communication and teamwork skills
• Able to support closure on a tight schedule and provide timely analysis of results
• Primarily in an office environment, some travel may be required from time to time at various company locations

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.