At Greasecycle, we turn restaurant waste into renewable energy. We keep kitchens flowing, protect waterways, and fuel a cleaner future.
We’re a fast-growing, multi-state environmental services and recycling company seeking an experienced Accounting Controller to own all financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and system integrity across our expanding operations.
If you’re a hands-on financial leader who thrives on structure, precision, and process — and you love building reliable systems that keep a company scaling smoothly — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Monthly Close: Deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow—on time, every time.
- Financial Controls: Track AR/AP/inventory, safeguard working capital, and maintain tight bank covenants.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Build rolling forecasts and variance reports that keep leadership informed.
- Cost Discipline: Audit expenses line by line, negotiate vendor costs, and protect profit margins.
- Team Leadership: Manage a growing accounting team (Lead Accountant, AR, AP, and remote staff).
- Systems & Automation: Maintain and refine chart of accounts, entity setups, and ERP integrations.
- Compliance: Oversee payroll, sales/fuel tax, and multi-state filings — with zero errors.
- M&A Integration: Reconcile opening balance sheets, align controls, and fold new acquisitions into our systems.
- Banking & Payments: Execute payments with precision and manage account reconciliations.
- Fleet Cost Analysis: Track truck expenses by asset number, calculate cost per mile, and guide quarterly divestment decisions.
- Profitability Reporting: Analyze per-customer profitability and support data-driven pricing updates.
What You Bring
- 6–10 years of accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a Senior Level Controller role.
- At least 3 years in public accounting and 3 years in private/industry.
- Background in multi-location service, logistics, manufacturing, or waste management.
- Strong systems knowledge: QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Excel modeling, payroll, ERP integrations.
- Experience with M&A reconciliation, working capital, and control setup.
- Proven success leading accounting teams and driving process improvement.
- CPA license preferred.
- Trusted experience as a bank account signer and systems administrator.
Who You Are
- Detail-driven: Accuracy first—your work stands up under audit.
- Clear communicator: You translate accounting into actionable steps for field teams.
- Protective: You safeguard the company and anticipate risks before they appear.
- Persistent: If someone doesn’t reply to your email, you follow up until the job is done.
- Forward-thinking: You build systems with contingency and redundancy in mind.
- High standards: You expect excellence from yourself and your team.
Why Join Greasecycle
We’re scrappy. Humble yet proud. Gritty. Decisive. These aren’t slogans—they’re daily standards.
Every account you reconcile, every process you streamline, every dollar you save fuels our mission: turning food waste into renewable energy while protecting kitchens, communities, and the environment.
We’re growing rapidly, expanding across states, and integrating new acquisitions. You won’t just be a Controller—you’ll be the architect of financial discipline that keeps our momentum strong.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience) $120,000-$140,000
- 20% annual bonus potential based on certain KPIs
- Phantom Equity Plan Participation
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and life insurance options
- Paid time off
- Disability coverage
Location
On-site in Raleigh, NC (27610) — must be able to commute daily.
Job Type: Full-time
Projected Total Compensation: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years experience managing other people in Accounting?
- Do you have experience in both Public and Private accounting?
- Do you have a CPA License?
Work Location: In person
