CleanPlanet Chemical is fundamentally changing the way companies purchase chemicals and manage waste. We design, manufacture, and deploy proprietary solvent distillation systems at customer facilities, enabling manufacturers to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve environmental performance.
Our unique Service365™ Recycling-as-a-Service model allows customers to recycle solvents on-site while CleanPlanet owns and manages the equipment. This creates a recurring, usage-based revenue model that combines industrial technology, sustainability, and operational excellence.
As we continue our rapid growth, backed by a recent PE investment, we are scaling our operations across North America and building the financial infrastructure needed to support our next phase of expansion.
Why Join CleanPlanet?
At CleanPlanet, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a measurable environmental impact by helping industrial companies reduce waste and promote circular economy practices.
- Join a high-growth company at a pivotal stage of expansion.
- Partner directly with executive leadership, investors, and the Board of Directors.
- Build and scale a finance organization that supports a rapidly growing, asset-intensive business.
- Influence strategic decisions that drive long-term enterprise value.
- Work with a team that values innovation, accountability, collaboration, and sustainability.
This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished finance leader who thrives in growth environments and enjoys operating both strategically and hands-on.
Position Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading CleanPlanet Chemical's financial strategy, planning, and operations to ensure long-term financial strength and sustainable growth. The CFO will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO, executive leadership team, Board of Directors, lenders, and investors.
This is a true builder role. The CFO will join a lean finance team and be responsible for scaling financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities as the business expands. The ideal candidate brings experience in high-growth, capital-intensive organizations and is equally comfortable discussing strategic objectives in the boardroom and diving into operational details.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance & Leadership
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Partner with the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors on strategic initiatives and capital allocation decisions.
- Establish long-term financial plans to support growth and scalability.
- Lead investor relations activities, including preparation of board materials, investor updates, and reporting.
- Oversee equity compensation program administration.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, governance, and organizational effectiveness.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Monitor business performance and provide actionable analysis on financial and operational trends.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs), unit economics, cohort analysis, and growth metrics.
- Build and manage runway, liquidity, and burn-rate models.
- Oversee capital deployment planning, including:
- Capex planning
- ROI and payback analysis
- Asset lifecycle management
- Debt draw package submissions
- Performance reporting
Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain strong internal controls and oversee external audits.
- Lead accounting operations, including:
- General ledger
- Payroll
- Tax compliance
- Financial reporting
- Manage multi-entity consolidation across U.S. and Canadian operations.
- Oversee intercompany accounting and transfer pricing compliance.
- Ensure adherence to applicable financial regulations and reporting standards.
Treasury, Capital Markets & Risk Management
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital structure.
- Monitor and manage financial covenant compliance.
- Lead enterprise risk management efforts.
- Assess and mitigate financial, operational, and market risks.
- Support debt and equity financing activities.
- Report on ESG and environmental impact metrics required by investors.
- Align sustainability reporting with financial reporting requirements.
Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organization.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration across operations, sales, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
- Oversee evaluation, implementation, and optimization of ERP and financial systems.
- Drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level management responsibility.
- Strong expertise in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
- Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting investor relations, board reporting, and capital fundraising activities.
- Demonstrated success managing multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction operations in both the United States and Canada.
- Experience with cross-border accounting, intercompany transactions, and financial consolidation.
- Hands-on experience with ERP implementation, optimization, or transformation initiatives.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred
- CPA and/or MBA.
- Prior CFO experience or senior finance leadership experience within a private equity-backed or growth equity-backed company.
- Experience managing financial covenant compliance and lender relationships.
- Familiarity with stock option, RSU, or other equity compensation programs.
- Background in industrial manufacturing, chemicals, environmental services, clean technology, or other capital-equipment-intensive industries.
- Experience with recurring revenue, subscription, usage-based, or service-based business models.
- European financial operations experience is a plus.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: CEO
Direct Reports Include:
- Controller
- Accountant
- Part-Time Accounting Clerk
Compensation & Benefits
CleanPlanet offers a competitive executive compensation package, including:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
- Equity participation opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Retirement savings benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Specific compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
CleanPlanet Chemical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
E-Verify Statement
CleanPlanet Chemical participates in the E-Verify program. In accordance with federal law, all hired employees will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.
If you are offered employment, this employer will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
