Branch Controller

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

The Branch Controller at Veolia North America, LLC (Hazardous Waste) serves as a strategic financial leader who works hand in hand with the operations teams they support. We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and naturally curious professional who acts as a strategic business partner, is savvy with financial analysis, and is proactive in finding cost savings.

The ideal candidate is a dedicated mentor committed to the training and development of their team. You must be a driver of efficiency, constantly looking for ways to adopt new technologies to streamline workflows. Furthermore, this role requires a leader capable of managing organizational restructuring and change management initiatives while providing the strategic insight necessary for critical operational decisions.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Financial Oversight & Revenue Recognition: Lead all financial reporting activities, with a specific focus on Percentage of Completion (POC) revenue recognition for complex projects.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement operational efficiencies to improve accuracy and speed in financial closing and reporting cycles.
• Technology Adoption: Embrace and implement new financial technologies and digital tools to enhance data transparency and reporting capabilities.
• Team Development: Provide active mentorship and training to the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Strategic Leadership: Support executive leadership by providing data-driven insights for strategic decision-making and leading change management efforts during organizational transitions.
• Compliance & Audit: Manage internal and external audit processes and ensure strict adherence to all regulatory and company financial standards.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead FP&A activities by developing accurate annual budgets and rolling forecasts, leveraging historical trends, future business metrics, and relevant economic indicators to drive business performance.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Experience in the waste management, environmental services, or a related industrial sector is preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced financial software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.