Segment Controller

Purpose:  The Segment Controller oversees the accounting, controlling, reporting and financial analysis for Heritage-Crystal Clean’s Environmental Services segment.  This role directs the periodic accounting close process for the segment, directs the timely reporting, leads the financial analysis of the Environmental Services 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 an as-needed basis.  

Essential Duties:

• Supervises and provides leadership to 2-3 direct reports at the Senior Accountant and Staff Accountant levels
• Leads the period-end accounting close process for the Environmental Services segment, including additional close processes at quarter-end and year-end
• Oversees the accounting for Environmental Services inventory, including the per unit FIFO inventory pricing of various types of inventory and conducts ongoing analysis of inventory valuation at the lower of cost or net realizable value
• Creates and maintains meaningful reporting by Line of Business
• Creates, maintains and reports meaningful KPI’s by Line of Business
• 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
• Exhibits a knowledge of internal financial controls, identifies control deficiencies, and formulates and implements solutions to address identified control deficiencies
• Contributes to the preparation and review of materials for Board of Directors meetings and Audit Committee meetings
• Helps draft commentary related to the Environmental Services segment for the Management’s Discussion & Analysis section of SEC filings and quarterly earnings press releases
• Seeks opportunities to convert manual processes to automated processes in order to reduce the Company’s financial close cycle time and reduce the risks that are inherent to manual processes
• Collaborates with business leaders to help create the annual budget for the Environmental Services segment and helps support the periodic forecasting process
• Analyzes the performance of specific lines of business, specific locations, and the total segment to support business decision-making, maximizing profit, and driving operational efficiencies
• Develops proforma analysis for various aspects of the Environmental Services business to support performance measurement and improve profitability
• Oversees the accounting for the Company’s Canadian subsidiary and prepares and presents the financial results of the Canadian subsidiary at Canadian operating review meetings
• Devises and implements process improvements to increase efficiencies within the Accounting function, including clear and thorough process documentation of department processes
• Plays a key role in the annual external audit, quarterly reviews, and ongoing 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 department leadership, helps lead the Company’s implementation of new accounting standards

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. 

Work Experience

• Capability to conform to established schedules and deadlines
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed financial statements
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Present a positive image of Heritage-Crystal Clean to fellow employees, external contacts, and the general public

Work Experience 

• 8-12 years of experience in a related field such as corporate accounting, business unit controllership, financial planning & analysis, audit, etc

Education, Certificates, Licenses, or Designations 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a major plus

Specific Skills

• Strong 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 in an effective manner
• 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
• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains experience a major plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills are mandatory

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.