Regional FP&A Operations Controller

Our GFL team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Regional FP&A Operations Controller. Why Join GFL? GFL Environmental is a diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life! What’s in it for You: 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with an employer match Paid holidays & Paid time off Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services. Competitive wages including STIP Growth opportunities Career Path Potential: Join #TeamGreen and unlock diverse career growth opportunities through professional development, mentorship, and clear paths for internal advancement. A “Day in the Life" of a Regional FP&A Operations Controller: Drive financial health and compliance by partnering with Sales, AR/Collections teams, and field operations to manage past due balances, minimize bad debt write-offs, improve DSO, and enforce adherence to internal controls across A/P, A/R, billing, collections, fixed assets, and GL processes. Oversee and support financial reporting across the region, leading monthly close activities, GL reconciliations, audit reporting, and inventory management while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial and statistical results. Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring deadlines are met, reviews are thorough, and financial plans are complete and aligned with business goals; communicate objectives clearly across operational teams. Analyze and report on financial performance, providing variance analysis and insights to drive strategic decisions and operational improvements across individual business units and the broader region. Support franchise compliance through regular agreement reviews, monthly reconciliations of accrued vs. paid amounts, and preparation of external audit workpapers to ensure process adherence. Coach and collaborate with operational leaders, mentoring general managers and support staff to strengthen financial acumen, connect operational decisions to financial outcomes, and ensure ongoing compliance with financial processes and controls. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business from a four-year accredited institution, with 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance. Strong leadership background with a proven ability to develop teams and drive results in dynamic, high-growth environments. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a consistent track record of delivering accurate insights and effective solutions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; industry experience in waste management is a plus but not required. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. Son personnel, c’est ce que GFL a de plus précieux. C’est pourquoi nous sommes heureux que vous consultiez ce portail! Nous avons la volonté de vous offrir des perspectives professionnelles exceptionnelles, de laisser sur l’environnement une empreinte positive et d’aider nos employés à réaliser leurs ambitions personnelles. Nous entendons créer les emplois qui sauront vous attirer chez nous. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.