Operations and Finance Leadership Development Program

Job overview

The Operations and Finance Leadership Development Program is based in Clifton Park, NY, with rotations across divisions and functional areas in the Western Region; travel and relocation are required during the program. The hiring range is $60,000–$85,000 per year. Casella Waste Systems operates in waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, fleet maintenance, and related services. Across an 18–24 month program, the participant develops operations and finance leadership experience through rotations, financial analysis, frontline operating assignments, supervised leadership responsibilities, and improvement projects. The program connects operational decisions with financial performance and may lead to consideration for an operations or finance leadership opportunity based on performance, experience, interests, and business needs.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with frontline managers and operating teams
• learn and support collection operations, dispatch, route planning, work orders, and fleet coordination
• participate in route, labor, and productivity reviews
• learn safety and regulatory requirements
• support customer experience, service reliability, growth, and profitability plans
• assist with financial analysis, statements, budgets, forecasts, and internal controls
• complete rotational projects and present findings and recommendations to leaders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

leadership development

operations

finance

rotational program

waste services

financial analysis

budgeting and forecasting

clifton park ny

casella waste systems

$60,000–$85,000/year

travel required

relocation required

2–3 month rotations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

An 18–24 month program with 2–3 month rotations. Travel and relocation are required during the program and may be required after completion. A bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–5 years of relevant experience are specified; equivalent education and experience may be considered.

About the employer

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. Sector: 56.