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Assistant Controller

Job in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Waste Connections of Canada Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Controller
  • Accounting
    Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Controller
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 90000 CAD Yearly CAD 80000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

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As an Assistant Controller you will support the District Controller in daily accounting tasks in addition to monthly forecasting, the annual budget, and special projects. You will interact with employees from all aspects of the business including Operations, Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service. Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, excellent communication and the ability to problem-solve.

The key to Waste Connections’ continued growth and success is sourcing, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations.

As an Assistant Controller with us, the minimum responsibilities are:

  • Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements

  • Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts

  • Completion of monthly financial projection analysis

  • Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast

  • Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts

  • Planning and participating in the annual financial budget process

  • Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district, including preparation of all support documents

  • Implement and maintain required internal controls

  • Implement and maintain regular reporting processes to support operations

  • Coordinating and performing Inventory counts – Rolling Stock, Container, and Truck Shop inventory

  • Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review

  • Special projects as assigned

  • What We Need From You:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.

  • Enrolment in the CPA program

  • 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role

  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications.

  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

  • Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic

  • What You’ll Get From Us:

  • Competitive Wages ($80,000 - $90,000/year + bonus))

  • Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future

  • Benefits;
    Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Insurance:
    Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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