Accounting Transformation 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 Accounting Transformation Manager will lead the design, optimization, and ongoing governance of the company's financial close and reconciliation processes, with a strong focus on BlackLine and enterprise systems integration. This role is critical in driving accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and internal control across a complex, transaction-heavy, privately held waste management organization.

This position will partner closely with accounting, IT, and operations to modernize close processes, streamline reconciliations, integrate ERP and source systems, and support continued growth through automation and standardization.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Own the end-to-end financial close process, with accountability for speed, accuracy, and control
• Lead close automation initiatives to reduce manual effort, shorten close timelines, and improve transparency
• Standardize close activities, calendars, workflows, and documentation across corporate departments, areas, and regions
• Serve as the subject matter expert for BlackLine, including account reconciliations, transaction matching, and automated workflow management
• Optimize BlackLine configuration, rules, and workflows to align with business complexity and future growth
• Analyze current-state operational and reporting processes to build a comprehensive list of improvement opportunities
• Assist with the integration between SAP, billing and operational systems, BlackLine and other reporting and analytics platforms
• Maintain and effectively communicate up-to-date close status reporting summaries and develop dashboards for leadership
• Identify and remediate data quality, timing, and dependency issues impacting close and reporting
• Establish governance models, KPIs, and continuous improvement frameworks for close activities
• Ensure close processes align with internal control standards, accounting policies, and audit requirements
• Support a strong internal control environment appropriate for a privately held company while considering a SOX-like testing and COSO framework, where applicable
• Translate finance and accounting requirements into system and process solutions
• Manage third-party consultants and implementation partners as needed
• Perform other duties as defined by the Corporate Controller

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong data analytics capabilities using tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Change management expertise, including training and user adoption strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance transformation, or financial systems
• Extensive hands-on experience with BlackLine integration and optimization
• Strong understanding of financial close, reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls
• Experience integrating ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Blackline, Salesforce or equivalent)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in complex, operationally driven organizations
• CPA Required
• Advanced certifications in financial systems or technology (e.g., BlackLine Certification, PMP, Six Sigma)
• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, information technology or equivalent

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Frequently sitting
• Occasionally standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• 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.