Purpose:  

The Segment Controller oversees the accounting, controlling, and financial analysis for one of Crystal Clean’s business segments as well as the general corporate expenses. This role directs the periodic accounting close process for the segment, leads the financial analysis of the business segment, has primary responsibility for the accounting and analysis of certain Company-wide expense items, plays a key role in the audit, assists with the implementation of new accounting standards, and participates in other accounting, analytical, and special projects on a regular basis. 

The Segment Controller implements plans to reduce the accounting close cycle time and strengthen the Company’s internal control environment. The ability to grasp new concepts quickly and add value to a wide variety of accounting tasks are keys to success.

This highly visible position will create value for the business by providing accurate, timely accounting and analytical services to all business partners enabling them to make better business decisions. The knowledge and experience provided by this position create an excellent platform for continued career growth.

Essential Duties:

  • Internal Control Program, documentation, and Compliance
  • Leads the period-end accounting close process for one Crystal Clean’s business segments and other similar services, including additional close processes at quarter-end and year-end
  • Supervises and provides leadership to 3 direct reports
  • Oversees each period-end accounting close from end to end while communicating with the other Segment Controllers and numerous other team members to make sure all major elements of the accounting close are coordinated and executed in sequence
  • Manages the accounting for segment inventory
  • Works closely with other functions, including others within accounting, to ensure all transactions are recorded in the correct fiscal period and in accordance with US GAAP accounting standards
  • Responsible for creating and communicating monthly operating results for the business segment
  • Collaborates with functional leaders to help create the annual budget for the business segment and other similar services, and helps support the quarterly forecasting process
  • Analyzes the performance of specific locations and the total segment to support business decision-making, maximizing profit, and driving operational efficiencies
  • Devises and implements process improvements to increase efficiencies and enhance internal controls around processes within the function
  • Ensures the proper consolidation and elimination entries are recorded
  • Ensures acquisitions are properly accounted for and consolidated
  • Plays a key role in the annual external audit, quarterly reviews, and controls testing by preparing audit requests and working with the auditors to explain and document various transactions, business processes, and internal controls
  • Together with other accounting leadership, helps lead the Company’s implementation of new accounting standards
  • Exhibits a knowledge of internal financial controls, identifies control weaknesses, and formulates and implements solutions to address identified control problems
  • Manages:
  • Payroll accounting
  • Incentive compensation accounting
  • Insurance accounting
  • Healthcare and other employee benefits accounting
  • Workers’ compensation accounting
  • Accounting for legal, consulting, and other professional fees
  • Creation of Income Statements and other financial reports and analyses
  • Timely preparation of assigned Balance Sheet account reconciliations at each period-end
  • Reviews those Balance Sheet account reconciliations assigned to other team members
  • Works closely with the Corporate Controller and other Segment Controllers to manage the Company’s annual audit process and quarterly reviews
  • Collaborates with the internal audit function and Corporate Controller to document control processes and coordinates the collection of documents requested in conjunction with ongoing controls testing
  • Development and implementation of process improvements with the goal of reducing the cycle time to close the books while maintaining high quality and improving internal controls
  • Timely completion of ad-hoc project work, as assigned

Position Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Core Competencies

  • Capability to conform to established schedules and deadlines
  • Ability to read and comprehend detailed financial statements
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability and willingness to jump in and help others both inside and outside the department is a key to success
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Present a positive image of Crystal Clean to fellow employees, external contacts, the general public
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills to subordinates.

Specific Skills

  • Solid foundation in US GAAP accounting
  • Effective leadership, mentoring, and supervisory skills
  • Business analytics and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with non-accounting individuals/teams
  • Experience with NetSuite a plus
  • Experience in the Coupa procure-to-pay platform a major plus
  • The ability and desire to be a team player is crucial
  • Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient other Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are mandatory

Work Experience

  • 5-12 years of experience in a related field such as accounting, audit, finance, business unit controllership, Financial Reporting, etc.
  • Experience in the waste industry, a route-based service business, or the oil re-refining industry a major plus

Education, Certificates, Licenses, or Designations

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental
  • 401K
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term disability
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Work Environment: While performing essential duties of this position an individual regularly works indoors and may be required to sit for long periods.  Individual will be required to regularly talk, hear, see, and often reach with hands, stand, walk, use a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment.  Noise level of the environment is generally quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements:

All applicants must pass the company paid substance abuse screening.

Heritage Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. 

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