Director of Finance Inventory & Cost Accounting

Clean Harbors • Norwell, MA • 4w ago

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance, Inventory & Cost Accounting to oversee and optimize inventory and cost accounting processes across the business. This role encompasses a blend of inventory accounting and cost accounting for oil and re-refining business along with materials & supplies across the environmental divisions.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong systems and database knowledge, and a strong foundation in cost accounting. This role is a player/coach position that requires the ability to roll up your sleeves and get involved in resolving issues, all while managing and mentoring a team of cost accountants.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America's leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America's largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com .

Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive annual salary

Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off

Company paid certifications, licenses and training

Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.

Oversee and manage inventory accounting for oil, re-refined products, environmental supplies, and critical parts across 200+ departments and major facilities in the US and Canada.

Ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions, leveraging Oracle ERP (Standards and Perpetual Average) and WIN inventory systems to manage large volumes of transactional data.

Develop and maintain cost build-ups for standard costing processes, ensuring accurate product costing and inventory valuation.

Monitor and analyze inventory variances, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions to optimize inventory accuracy.

Manage the flow of inventory across multiple sites and product categories, ensuring seamless coordination with operational teams.

Lead and mentor a team of 3 cost accountants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards.

Act as a player/coach, directly involved in transaction-level work while empowering the team to meet operational and financial goals.

Promote continuous improvement initiatives within the team to streamline processes and enhance accuracy.

Design and implement process enhancements to improve the accuracy and efficiency of inventory and cost accounting processes.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies while maintaining audit-ready documentation for inventory and cost accounting.

Collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, and IT teams to align inventory and cost accounting processes with business objectives.

Prepare and deliver financial reports related to inventory and cost accounting to senior management.

Use advanced Microsoft Excel techniques (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) to analyze large datasets and provide actionable insights to drive operational efficiency and cost management.

Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making and inventory optimization

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related required.

7-10 years of relevant experience.

Proven experience in cost accounting & inventory management

Expertise in financial software, particularly Oracle ERP

Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision

Experience working with offshore teams a plus but not required.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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