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JOB TITLE: Vice President of Accounting
INDUSTRY: Waste Management
FTE ; ON-SITE
LOCATION: OAKDALE, CA
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President of Accounting to lead our company's accounting and financial operations. This position serves as the senior financial leader for the organization, operating in a capacity similar to a Chief Financial Officer. The role involves providing strategic guidance while maintaining ownership of accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and financial planning activities.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to ownership and executive leadership.
Develop and execute financial strategies that support the company's long-term growth objectives.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations regarding capital investments, acquisitions, operational improvements, and business expansion opportunities.
Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cash flow.
Direct all accounting functions including general ledger, financial reporting, revenue recognition, fixed assets, cost accounting, payroll accounting, and account reconciliations.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Oversee consolidation of multiple entities and business units.
Maintain compliance with GAAP and all regulatory reporting requirements.
Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
Develop financial models and key performance metrics.
Analyze operational and financial trends and communicate recommendations to leadership.
Monitor business performance against budgets and strategic goals.
Oversee cash flow forecasting and management.
Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and debt compliance.
Optimize working capital and liquidity management strategies.
Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversee tax planning, preparation, and external tax relationships.
Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
Manage internal controls and risk management processes.
Ensure compliance with environmental, transportation, and waste-industry reporting requirements where applicable.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff.
Establish performance objectives and succession planning initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Partner with department leaders across operations, human resources, and administration.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Minimum 5 years of executive or senior leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, and cash flow management.
Proven experience managing multi-company or multi-entity accounting structures.
Advanced proficiency in ERP and financial management systems.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Active CPA designation required or strongly preferred.
Big 4 or regional public accounting experience highly preferred.
Experience within waste management, environmental services, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, or industrial services.
MBA preferred.
Experience supporting family-owned businesses and ownership groups.
Work Environment
The position involves leading and mentoring a team of accounting and finance professionals within a multi-entity operating environment. The role requires strong collaboration with executive leadership and various department leaders to drive financial performance and strategic growth initiatives.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Oakdale, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $185000.00 - $230000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
3 weeks PTO Medical Dental Vision 401k
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Oakdale,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
