Republic Services Looking for Director Corporate Accounting & Finance at Phoenix Full Time

Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.

We are Sustainability in Action – our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.

Why choose Republic?

Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.

As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:

• We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.

• We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.

• We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.

• We are driven to deliver results in the right way.

• We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Corporate Accounting & Finance is responsible for overseeing the monthly and quarterly Corporate close process, Corporate budgeting and forecasting, and general accounting and internal controls. In addition, this role provides oversight to the Company’s accounting for landfill and other asset retirement obligations (AROs) and environmental remediation matters. The Director, Corporate Accounting & Finance reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and interacts frequently with the Chief Financial Officer, various Executive Vice Presidents, Controllers Group and field personnel, as well as Internal Audit and Market Planning & Development Departments.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the monthly Corporate accounting close process, including oversight of close timelines as well as review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other accounting analyses.

• Oversees the monthly and quarterly close process for AROs and environmental reserves, including the review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other accounting analyses.

• Serves as the Company’s subject matter expert for fixed asset capitalization, including areas such as IT and landfill development.

• Oversees the corporate budget and forecast process, and partners with Corporate departments to execute ad hoc financial analysis.

• Oversees the annual landfill and environmental budget process and monthly forecasting process, including serving as a collaborative business partner to support Corporate and field Engineering.

• Oversees the creation and management of technology platforms to house landfill and environmental budgets and forecasts as well as analyze results.

• Performs risk assessment to design an effective control environment, and effectively performs internal controls oversight.

• Manages the quarterly review and annual external audit of the Company’s financial statements.

• Provides training and accounting guidance to field controllers and other corporate departments relating to accounting matters.

• Manages and develops professional staff.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Public Accountant with a minimum of 12 years of combined experience at a Big 4 or Tier II National firm or public company SEC reporting experience and/or FP&A experience.

• Experience leading a mid-size team of between 5 to 20 individuals.

• Experience working with Oracle and Essbase or similar general ledger systems, reporting tools, and database tools.

• Previous budgeting and forecasting experience.

• Strong systems skills including Excel (including use of macros), general ledger, reporting tools, and database skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related discipline

• Minimum of 10 years of combined public (Big 4 or Tier II National) accounting experience or public company SEC reporting experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading an External Reporting function that involved SEC disclosure and reporting, reconciliation, and accounting research.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.