Vice President of Finance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on22, Weed Avenue, Norwalk, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06850, United States
Who We Are
Waste Solution Services (WSS) helps multifamily and commercial portfolios lower and stabilize waste spend. We do not haul trash; we sit between clients and haulers to audit invoices, optimize contracts, right-size service, centralize billing, and manage service issues. Our work is built around cost predictability, operational clarity, and strong execution.
About the Role
We are hiring a VP of Finance to own the financial health of WSS and oversee all finance operations. This leader will manage AP, AR, Collections, FP&A, and bookkeeping while providing strategic guidance on budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and price increases. The role is approximately 80% management and oversight, with 20% direct involvement in budgeting and financial understanding to support the company's growth and decision-making.
As a trusted partner to leadership, you will translate financial data into actionable insights that support company planning. You will ensure finance operations are organized, reliable, and scalable as WSS grows, maintaining accountability for finance processes, controls, and deadlines. Success in this position means building clear financial visibility for leadership and ensuring that price increases and budgeting decisions are supported by solid financial analysis.
Why Join WSS
This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across the company. You will have the opportunity to shape financial strategy as the business grows and exercise direct influence on budgeting, forecasting, and pricing decisions. It is a chance to support a company with a clear value proposition and a strong operating model.
Location and Hiring Process
This role is based in Connecticut, with New York and South Florida also considered. We are looking for a direct hire only; please note that WSS does not accept unsolicited contact from recruiters, agencies, or third-party vendors. Applicants must complete the official application to be considered. Direct emails or phone calls to the Company will not be accepted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
Work location
Work model: On-site
22, Weed Avenue, Norwalk, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06850, United States
Norwalk, Connecticut
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee all finance functions including AP, AR, Collections, FP&A, and bookkeeping
- check_circleBuild and manage a team for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accrual accounting
- check_circleLead the company budgeting process and support pricing and price increase decisions
- check_circleBuild clear financial visibility for leadership and ensure accuracy across reporting
- check_circleMaintain accountability for finance processes, controls, and deadlines
- check_circlePartner with leadership to understand business performance and guide financial strategy
- check_circleTranslate financial data into actionable insights that support company planning
- check_circleEnsure finance operations are organized, reliable, and scalable as the company grows
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's in Finance or Accounting
- verified10+ years of relevant experience
- verified5+ years senior management experience
- verifiedAccrual accounting experience required
- verifiedFamiliar with US GAAP
Nice to Have
Experience leading finance operations in a growing business. Strong background in AP, AR, FP&A, bookkeeping, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience supporting pricing strategy and price increases. Waste management, multifamily, commercial services, or related industry experience.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Ap, Ar, Collections, Fp&a, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Forecasting, Accrual Accounting, Us Gaap.
Education: Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting required.
Frequently asked questions about Vice President of Finance at Waste Solution Services
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Day-to-day, the Vice President of Finance at Waste Solution Services will oversee all finance functions including ap, ar, collections, fp&a, and bookkeeping; build and manage a team for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accrual accounting; lead the company budgeting process and support pricing and price increase decisions; and build clear financial visibility for leadership and ensure accuracy across reporting.
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To qualify for the Vice President of Finance at Waste Solution Services position, applicants should have: Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting; 10+ years of relevant experience; 5+ years senior management experience; Accrual accounting experience required; and Familiar with US GAAP.
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Vice President of Finance at Waste Solution Services is based in 22, Weed Avenue, Norwalk, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06850, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Waste Solution Services has listed this Vice President of Finance role as on-site.
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Vice President of Finance at Waste Solution Services typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for Vice President of Finance at Waste Solution Services include Ap; Ar; Collections; Fp&a; Bookkeeping; Budgeting; Forecasting; and Accrual Accounting.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting required.
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Vice President of Finance at Waste Solution Services is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.
About Waste Solution Services
Waste Solution Services operates within the waste treatment and disposal industry, based in New York, NY. The company specializes in optimizing waste management costs for commercial and industrial clients across the United States and California. By leveraging significant buying power and established relationships with trash haulers nationwide, WSS negotiates competitive rates that reduce operational expenses for its customers. This approach allows the firm to reset client pricing even during active contracts, offering financial flexibility that traditional providers often cannot match. The service model is designed to incur no upfront cost to the client. Upon receiving a single recent trash invoice per property, Waste Solution Services typically delivers a detailed, actionable savings analysis within approximately one week. This rapid turnaround enables property owners to review concrete financial benefits quickly and make informed decisions about their waste management strategies. The organization focuses on efficiency and cost reduction, utilizing its volume of business to lower expenses for haulers and pass those savings directly to clients.
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