Controller - Waste Industry - Sunny Tampa, Florida Job Listing at Waste Pro in Tampa, FL (Job ID 31157)

Description

About Waste Pro

At Waste Pro USA, we are transforming waste and recycling into a values-driven, community-first service across the southern United States. Our hands-on, decentralized structure empowers local leaders to stay nimble and make a real impact in the neighborhoods we serve. You will join a supportive culture built on integrity and long-term growth, backed by competitive pay, performance incentives, and one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

About the Area

Based in sunny Tampa, Florida, this role puts you at the heart of the vibrant Suncoast—famous for its world-class Gulf Coast beaches, waterfront dining, and year-round outdoor lifestyle. Beyond its natural beauty, Tampa Bay is one of the fastest-growing commercial and residential hubs in the nation. For a strategic finance leader, that means an exciting, high-momentum market with endless opportunities to shape our regional growth.

About the Role

As our Divisional Controller, you will be a key financial partner supporting multiple facilities across the Tampa Bay division. You will oversee general accounting, financial productivity, and profitability analysis while serving as a vital bridge between our local teams and Corporate Finance/Accounting. Working closely with the management team, you will use your financial and economic insights to evaluate operating data, spot business trends, build proformas, and play an active part in mergers and acquisitions.

What You'll Do (Essential Job Functions)

• Lead Divisional Finances. Partner with the Regional Vice President and Division Manager, the Regional Controller, and corporate leadership to guide the financial direction of your territory.
• Advise on Business Strategy. Collaborate with the Regional/Divisional Vice President (RVP) and local managers on key performance drivers, including costs, pricing, margin analysis, capital expenditures, and reporting.
• Deliver Actionable Insights. Conduct timely analyses (such as AR Aging) and keep leadership informed on operating results, budgets, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and profit growth.
• Drive Profitability. Track performance against budget plans and evaluate ROI, offering practical course corrections to boost profitability whenever needed.
• Uphold Standards & Compliance. Keep our financial operations running smoothly and accurately in line with US GAAP, corporate finance policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Manage Financial Reporting. Coordinate the preparation, consolidation, and review of financial data for periodic and annual statements across the division.
• Leverage Financial Tech. Use accounting and automation tools (such as Solomon and Dossier) to prepare, maintain, and share accurate financial data.
• Support Sales Growth. Team up with divisional sales teams by building profitability models, proformas, pricing analyses, and quantitative packages for RFP responses.
• Support Mergers & Acquisitions. Take an active role in M&A due diligence, data management, proforma modeling, and post-closing integration.
• Champion Efficiency. Continuously look for and implement smart cost-reduction and profit-improvement strategies.