Director, External Reporting

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Director, External Reporting is responsible for managing a combination of the following processes: external financial reporting requirements, general accounting, landfill, environmental, legal, review of 401K audits and pension audits, insurance captives and a variety of technical accounting matters. The Director, External Reporting overseas financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, general accounting and internal controls oversight, and manages Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, correspondence and reporting.  The Director, External Reporting reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and interacts frequently with the Chief Financial Officer, SVP Treasury and Investor Relations, Controllers Group and field personnel, Internal Audit, and Tax Departments.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manages complex accounting areas by reviewing statement of cash flows, landfill models, environmental models, goodwill / intangible asset analyses, stock-based compensation and segment analyses.
• Overseas monthly close process related to general accounting matters for Corporate and landfill and environmental matters for the Company.
• Reviews reports used in the Company’s monthly close, financial statements, footnotes, and other financial information to be filed with, or furnished, to the SEC, such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, annual reports, registration statements and proxy statements.
• Presents technical accounting issues to Executive and Senior Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Teaming in mergers, acquisitions, due diligence or dispositions of companies including deal structure and valuation.
• Manage the quarterly review and annual external audit of the Company’s financial statements.
• Partners with Corporate Departments to execute projects and processes.
• Oversea the corporate budget and forecast process.
• Provide training and accounting guidance to field controllers and other corporate departments relating to accounting matters.
• Review updates to the Company’s internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Review or complete ad hoc financial analysis.
• Manage and develop professional staff.
• This position may require travel by air, car and/or other modes of transportation up to 10% of the time.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Certified Public Accountant with a minimum of 4 years of experience at a Big 4 or Tier II National firm.
• Experience working with Lawson and Essbase or similar general ledger systems, reporting tools, and database tools.
• Previous landfill or environmental accounting experience.
• Strong systems skills including Excel (including use of macros), general ledger, reporting tools, and database skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of combined public (Big 4 or Tier II National) accounting experience or public company SEC reporting experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading an External Reporting function that involved SEC disclosure and reporting, reconciliation, and accounting research.

This position is a hybrid role based at Republic Service's headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid is 4-days per week onsite, and 1-day remote. This position will not be eligible to be fully remote.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. 

Sustainability Innovation

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).

RECENT RECOGNITION

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global