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Arcwood Environmental · 1 day ago

Regional Financial Controller

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Arcwood Environmental is a leader in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. The Regional Financial Controller will serve as a strategic partner to operations and plant leadership, leading financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple locations while ensuring effective cost accounting systems and driving capital investment analysis.

Environmental Services

Responsibilities

Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times

Serves as the primary financial advisor to plant managers & regional leadership team, offering insights and recommendations that drive operational performance

Collaborates with plant & location leadership to develop budgets, forecast financial outcomes, and support strategic decision-making

Translates complex financial data into actionable business intelligence that improves production efficiency and cost management

Maintains and analyzes standard costing systems; perform variance analysis between standard and actual costs to support cost control and margin improvement

Evaluates capital expenditures using ROI, NPV, and other financial metrics to support data-driven investment decisions and operational efficiency

Collaborates closely with operations and plant leadership to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements

Leads the development of rolling forecasts and annual budgets in partnership with operations, ensuring alignment with revenue targets and strategic goals

Oversees and coordinates the month-end close process for 6–10 locations and 1-2 plants, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls

Tracks and reports key performance indicators to measure progress toward the Company's 5-year Full Potential Plan, providing insights and recommendations to leadership

Maintains the ability to travel to other locations as needed, up to 15%

Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Qualification

Financial planningCost analysisStandard costingLeadership experienceData analyticsFinancial reportingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

8+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience

5+ years of experience within a leadership role

Demonstrated experience and expertise with standard costing, cost analysis, expense control and financial planning

Proven experience working as a business partner to key stakeholders

Experience managing complex projects in a dynamic environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analytics and financial reporting tools

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Deep understanding of the industry and a strong commitment to continuous improvement

Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve company goals

Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to motivate and influence others; skilled in coaching and performance management to drive individual and team success

Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive improvement initiatives

Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role