Senior Director, Accounting at Lincoln Waste Solutions

Application Deadline: 24 November 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Windsor

Reporting To: Nathan Santaromita

Description

At Lincoln Waste Solutions, powered by Reconomy, our vision is a waste-free world where resources are conserved, and economic growth is achieved through sustainable, circular practices. We provide a full-service management approach for all types of waste and recycling, offering services such as recycling, waste consulting, hauler management, and back-office support.

With a proven track record, we work with hundreds of clients across the globe, including regional and national companies across various industries. Leveraging strong partnerships with over 6,000 haulers, we help our clients achieve greater waste efficiency, increased recycling, improved sustainability data, and cost savings, all while moving toward a more sustainable, waste-free future.

About The Role

The Senior Director of Accounting will lead the company’s accounting function with responsibility for accurate financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. The Senior Director of Accounting is a technically strong accounting leader with the ability to scale processes, mentor a team, and gradually take on additional finance responsibilities.

• Lead and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, and fixed assets.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP / IFRS.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Manage annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Monitor and manage the record-to-report workstream and provide guidance to support team members
• Deliver monthly, pre-close and final, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Monitor and explain variances against budget/forecast.
• Provide accounting insights that support business decisions and cost control.
• Streamline workflows, close cycles, and reporting processes for efficiency.
• Lead implementation or optimization of ERP/accounting systems.
• Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, automation, and scalability.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Partner with the CFO or VP of Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Gain exposure to strategic projects (M&A integration, financing, growth planning).
• Coordinate with external regulatory agencies for audits, where necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What we need from you

• 8 – 12 years of progressive Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, MBA or CMA preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams and improve processes
• Hands-on ERP and financial systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes
  
  

What we offer

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
• Supportive work-life balance: hybrid/in-office work schedule
• Supportive of professional development
• Dynamic and international working environment
• Will work in close coordination with Reconomy teams in the Americas and periodically with other regions
  
  

Accessibility And Inclusion

LWS is committed to creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive workplace. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request. You may also request accommodation by emailing [email protected].