Financial Controller – Regional Operations
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 Annually
Location: Regional (Multi-Site Operations) based out of Mobile
FirstFour Staffing is seeking a qualified candidate to join our client in the waste management industry as the new Regional Financial Controller and take a leading role in shaping strategic financial decisions across a growing, sustainability-focused organization. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful impact in the waste management industry while supporting operational teams through financial clarity, accountability, and innovation.
Our client is committed to fostering professional growth with clear career advancement pathways, competitive compensation, full health benefits, and a team-oriented environment that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
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Oversee all regional accounting and financial reporting functions for multiple facilities and business units.
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Provide strategic financial guidance to executive, regional, and operations leaders to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
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Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
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Analyze financial performance, operating metrics, margins, and cost trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
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Support strategic initiatives, including pricing strategy, market expansion, capital investments, and operational improvements.
Accounting Operations & Compliance
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Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in accordance with corporate timelines and GAAP standards.
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Ensure the accurate preparation of financial statements, variance analyses, and key performance reports.
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Oversee revenue recognition, billing accuracy, and customer profitability reporting.
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Maintain adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
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Oversee the completion and accuracy of all balance sheet reconciliations.
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Support internal and external audit activities, including documentation preparation and process oversight.
Operational Finance & Cost Management
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Partner with operations leaders to monitor performance, evaluate cost drivers, and optimize operational efficiencies.
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Track capital expenditures, fleet investments, and facility upgrades against budget and forecast.
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Provide cost accounting leadership, including waste-to-revenue analysis, fleet utilization metrics, and facility operating costs.
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Develop tools and dashboards to improve financial visibility across regional operations.
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Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
Team Leadership & Development
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Supervise, mentor, and develop regional accounting and finance staff, including indirect reports across multiple locations.
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Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
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Provide training, coaching, and development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities and succession planning.
Process Improvement & Systems Management
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Lead initiatives to streamline accounting workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve financial controls.
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Identify and implement process automation opportunities within the ERP and financial reporting systems.
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Collaborate with corporate finance and IT to ensure ERP optimization and data integrity.
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Contribute to cross-functional projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA strongly preferred).
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7+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
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3+ years of leadership experience overseeing accounting or finance teams.
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Background in multi-location operations—preferably waste management, transportation, logistics, construction, or industrial environments.
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Strong knowledge of cost accounting, operational finance, and multi-site financial oversight.
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Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools.
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Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
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Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, lead change, and drive operational improvements