Sr Manager Landfill & Environmental Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Landfill & Environmental Accounting is responsible for managing the Company’s technical accounting for landfill and other asset retirement obligations (AROs) and environmental remediation matters. Additionally, the Senior Manager, Landfill & Environmental Accounting supports the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and performs technical accounting analyses. The Senior Manager, Landfill & Environmental Accounting interacts frequently with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Engineering Department, Controllers Group, Internal Audit Department, External Auditors, and field personnel.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversees the month- and quarter-end close process for AROs and environmental reserves, including the review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Creates, generates, and reviews reports used in the Company’s monthly close (generally using Essbase, Oracle and Excel). Oversees the creation of reports that support the filing of financial information to be filed, or furnished, with the SEC.

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

• Serves as company-wide subject matter expert for landfill and environmental accounting and provides thought leadership for landfill and environmental matters.

• Serves as a collaborative business partner to support the Engineering department’s decision processes.

• Supports Field Finance and Engineering with technical accounting issues/questions, analyses, and conclusions.

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

• Coordinates and manages external and internal auditor information requests.

• Manages and develops professional staff.

• Supports the External Reporting management team in cultivating an engaging environment for team members.

• Drafts and updates the Company’s internal accounting policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

• At least 3 years of experience working for a public (Big 4 or Tier II National) accounting firm serving a public registrant.

• At least 2 years of experience participating in a budget and/or forecast process.

• Experience leading a mid-sized team of between 3 to10 individuals.

• Strong systems skills, including Excel (VBA), general ledger, reporting and database skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of 7 years of combined public (Big 4 or Tier II National) accounting experience or public company experience.

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 i