Kimmel and Associates
Market Area Controller-Waste and Recycling
Kimmel and Associates, Tampa, Florida, United States
About the Company
The company is building a premier, fully integrated regional solid waste and recycling company with a strong commitment to operational excellence, financial discipline, and people-first values.
As the company continues to expand across the Southeast, it is investing in strong financial leadership to support scalable operations, disciplined capital deployment, and data-driven decision-making.
About the Position
The company is seeking a highly experienced Market Area Controller to serve as the senior financial leader for a defined regional market. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial operations for a market area with revenues ranging from $100MM-$175MM, partnering closely with operations leadership to drive profitability, efficiency, and compliance.
The Market Area Controller will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis while acting as a trusted business partner to operations, sales, and compliance teams. This position plays a critical role in supporting operational initiatives, growth strategies, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the assigned market area * Ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards * Delivering financial insights, KPI reporting, and variance analysis to support executive decision-making * Leading the annual budget process and rolling forecasts in partnership with operations leadership * Monitoring financial performance and recommending corrective actions as needed * Analyzing revenue streams, cost structures, and operational initiatives to improve margins * Partnering with operations on route optimization, asset utilization, and resource allocation strategies * Evaluating the financial impact of operational changes, acquisitions, and growth initiatives * Supporting internal and external audits and implementing improvement recommendations * Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of accounting and finance professionals * Serving as a key financial liaison between finance, operations, sales, and compliance teams
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field * 6-10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience * Certifications: CPA preferred, but not required * Experience in waste & recycling, construction, transportation, utilities, or other asset-intensive, operations-driven environments strongly preferred * Financial Expertise:
* Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis * Experience overseeing multi-location or regional financial operations
* Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams * Business Partnership: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with operational leadership and influence decision-making
Benefits
* Base salary of $180,000 - $190,000 * Target bonus opportunity of 30% * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) plan with company matching * Employee-centric perks and wellness initiatives * Professional development and career advancement opportunities * Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a rapidly growing regional organization
* Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the assigned market area * Ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards * Delivering financial insights, KPI reporting, and variance analysis to support executive decision-making * Leading the annual budget process and rolling forecasts in partnership with operations leadership * Monitoring financial performance and recommending corrective actions as needed * Analyzing revenue streams, cost structures, and operational initiatives to improve margins * Partnering with operations on route optimization, asset utilization, and resource allocation strategies * Evaluating the financial impact of operational changes, acquisitions, and growth initiatives * Supporting internal and external audits and implementing improvement recommendations * Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of accounting and finance professionals * Serving as a key financial liaison between finance, operations, sales, and compliance teams
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field * 6-10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience * Certifications: CPA preferred, but not required * Experience in waste & recycling, construction, transportation, utilities, or other asset-intensive, operations-driven environments strongly preferred * Financial Expertise:
* Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis * Experience overseeing multi-location or regional financial operations
* Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams * Business Partnership: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with operational leadership and influence decision-making
Benefits
* Base salary of $180,000 - $190,000 * Target bonus opportunity of 30% * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) plan with company matching * Employee-centric perks and wellness initiatives * Professional development and career advancement opportunities * Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a rapidly growing regional organization