Senior Accounting Manager

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Senior Manager, Accounting leads a team of 10+ accounting professionals and establishes and maintains a strong risk management framework to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial statements. This role partners with the business to define process strategies, goals, metrics, and best practices aligned with Rumpke's organizational goals. The Senior Manager, Accounting also maintains GAAP compliance and accuracy throughout the monthly close process, drives continuous process improvement, and manages expectations across business partners throughout the organization.

Responsibilities of Position

Ensure financial statements, records, and transactions comply with GAAP and internal control requirements by driving timely, accurate data recording and maintaining a framework that provides assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting

Own the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring account reconciliations are completed on schedule, accurately supported, and reviewed in accordance with company policy, while proactively managing team workflow and assignments to meet established deadlines

Lead, hire, train, and develop a team of 10+ accounting professionals — by setting priorities and performance benchmarks, conducting evaluations, and supporting career growth

Prepare and/or review financial reporting packages and analysis for senior leadership, providing insight into variances and key drivers

Establish proper accounting standard operating procedures (SOP), policies, documentation, and goals/objectives

Support the Corporate Controller with the year-end audit and timely correspondence with external auditor

Assist the CFO and Corporate Controller with the evaluation and implementation of new U.S. GAAP standards (ASC/ASU adoption), including technical documentation and coordination across the Finance organization

Responsible for creating a positive work environment which maximizes individual and team performance

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will manage 1-20 employees

This position will not oversee and direct other managers

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, internal customers, and vendors
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively present information to groups and deliver training to employees
• Advanced understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, and account reconciliation processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Passion for customer service, efficiency, effectiveness, precision, and quality
• Good team player, willingness to assist others and share expertise

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, CMA or Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years’ experience – can be a combination of public accounting and/or industry
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
• SAP or other ERP software implementation experience a plus
• Knowledge of data integration points, dashboarding preferred, and AI
• Ongoing professional education to maintain certification as applicable

CPA Required

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday

• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Continuously working inside
• Rarely working in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Rarely working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Rarely stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

Ability to travel between offices, as required

Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed

Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Must successfully complete pre-employment testing

Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.