Finance Manager, Transportation

Clean Harbors; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Norwell, MA seeks a Finance Manager for Transportation to lead monthly close, forecasting, and annual budgeting for the Transportation Finance team, delivering accurate reporting and driving performance.

The role partners with Transportation and Segment leadership, analyzes large data sets, develops dashboards, and guides strategic decisions, with offshore resources managed and a culture of executive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Related field
• MBA or CPA preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in finance and accounting functions in a medium to large company
• Strong accounting and financial analysis skills; cost accounting helpful
• Proven Excel and accounting software skills
• Demonstrated analytical, communication, presentation and teamwork abilities
• Ability to lead cross-functional partnerships and manage complexity

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, forecasting, and annual budgeting for Transportation Finance
• Monitor transportation expenses, metrics, and KPIs to identify risks and opportunities
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and variance analysis
• Support month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain GAAP compliance and internal controls
• Partner with Transportation and Segment leadership to provide analysis and recommendations
• Translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership
• Coordinate with offshore resources and drive process improvements
• Develop dashboards and financial models to improve visibility and decision-making

Skills

Strategic Business Partnership

Financial Planning & Analysis

Executive Communication

Data Analytics & Financial Modeling

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical

Problem Solving

Influence decisions cross-functionally

Process Leadership

Business Acumen

Continuous Improvement

Teamwork

Self-starter

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Finance Manager, Transportation serves as a key business partner to the Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions (SKSS) Transportation organization, providing financial leadership, strategic insight, and decision support to drive business performance and profitable growth.

This role requires a strong combination of analytical capability and business acumen. The successful candidate must be able to navigate large, complex data sets, identify key drivers and trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership. In addition to delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, the Finance Manager will provide value-added analysis that supports operational and strategic decision-making across the transportation network.

The Finance Manager will work closely with Transportation and Segment leadership teams, influence outcomes through cross functional collaboration, and effectively manage processes and deliverables performed by offshore finance resources. This is a highly visible role requiring strong communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to manage upward while supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Lead the monthly close, forecasting, and annual budgeting planning processes for Transportation Finance.
• Monitor and analyze transportation expenses, operational metrics, and key performance indicators to identify risks and opportunities.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting packages.
• Support month‑end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GAAP requirements.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Transportation and Segment leadership teams.
• Provide fact‑based analysis and recommendations that support strategic and operational decisions.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to evaluate initiatives, address accounting and financial questions through research and reconciliations, as well as cost optimization efforts.
• Anticipate leadership needs and proactively provide guidance on financial risks, opportunities, and business performance.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze large and complex data sets from multiple systems to identify trends, root causes, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models that improve visibility and decision‑making.
• Utilize advanced Excel, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial and operational data.

Leadership & Process Management

• Lead financial processes across Transportation Finance, ensuring high‑quality and timely deliverables.
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by offshore finance resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, automation, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a finance professional who enjoys balancing detailed analytical work with strategic business partnership. They are comfortable digging into large data sets to uncover insights, while also stepping back to understand the broader business implications and communicate recommendations to senior leaders. They possess strong executive presence, can effectively manage upward, and have the ability to lead processes and teams across organizational and geographic boundaries without direct reporting responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Related field
• Managing Through Complexity
• Experience in finance and accounting functions in a medium to large sized company with 7-10 years of experience overall.
• Possess general accounting and financial analysis experience and skills; cost accounting experience helpful
• Proven information systems/accounting software and Excel skills
• Demonstrated skills to include: Analytical, communication, presentation, teamwork, self‑starter, ability to work independently and organizational skills
• Undergraduate degree required; MBA or CPA preferred
• Strategic Business Partnership
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Executive Communication
• Data Analytics & Financial Modeling
• Influence decisions cross‑functionally
• Process Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Results Orientation

40‑years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on‑site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.