Financial Leadership Development Program

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.•Town of Halfmoon, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Casella Waste Systems' 18-24 month finance rotational program is designed to develop future financial leaders through teaching and direct experience with critical aspects of the company's accounting functions, internal controls, systems, policies and procedures, and business processes. This program aims to enable individuals to effectively influence the future direction of the organization. During the rotational process, the selected candidate will work for 2 to 3 months at various divisions within the Western Region of Casella. Upon successful completion of the program, the individual will be offered the opportunity to relocate within Casella to continue their growth with the company, with a position of Assistant Division Controller or Division Controller. The Financial Leadership Development Program candidate will be responsible for assisting the financial leadership team in analyzing, preparing, and reviewing corporate financial activities and business processes using generally accepted accounting principles while adhering to established internal controls. Hiring Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field
2-5 years of experience in business or public accounting
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment
Excellent listening, communication, problem-solving and relationship management skills
Demonstrated proficiency with ERP accounting software, spreadsheets, database management, data extraction and analysis

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, MBA, MAcc, CPA, CMA, or other advanced certification
Experience or interest in an environmental and or sustainability field
Previous leadership experience

Responsibilities

Cultivates collaborative relationships with frontline managers to learn and acquire the day-to-day business operations experience including DOT & OSHA safety standards and programs, systems and tools, performance management, dispatch and routing and fleet maintenance processes.
Contributes to the development of financial statements and analysis to understand operating performance and financial position to be able to offer insight and possible corrective measures.
Obtains exposure to different aspects of the operations of the company including waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, organics, resource solutions, and corporate finance.
Acquires knowledge of different functional areas of accounting and finance from corporate and divisional groups, gaining a solid understanding of established policies and procedures to be able to improve process and drive efficiency.
Develops in-depth knowledge of financial ERP system as well as other applications associated with billing, accounts receivable, work order management, and budgeting and forecasting.
Assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Communicates with staff throughout the company, including marketing, operations, sales, maintenance, and safety, as part of the review and preparation of financial statements and analysis.
Contributes to the development and analysis of annual budgets and periodic forecasts that identify opportunity and drive business growth and increased profitability at the division and corporate levels.
Cultivates and maintains rapport and strong working relationships with customers, vendors, auditors, and company personnel that fosters a positive, trustworthy image in the business community and beyond contributing to future business opportunities.
Understands SOX application within Casella.
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company and its products and services.