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Enviri

Global waste management and environmental services

Financial Controller

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Contrecoeur, QC, Canada
HybridHybrid workplace; travel as needed between Quebec and Ontario sites, with a potential trip to Pittsburgh.
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in accounting or finance is required.
  • Experience in financial planning and analysis is required.
  • Experience in manufacturing or a similar industry is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial controls is required.
  • Advanced Excel skills are required.
  • Experience with large-company enterprise resource planning systems, such as Oracle or SAP, is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication in French and English is required.
Responsibilities
  • Define key performance indicators for each business unit's financial activities, help develop and achieve operational targets, and report on KPI implementation, trends, and variances against targets.
  • Assist the sales and operations groups in developing cost estimates for new products or services.
  • Analyze cost information to control expenditures and communicate potential cost issues to operations management.
  • Provide management with reports comparing factors affecting product or service prices and profitability.
  • Assist site management and operations with reviewing monthly financial statements.
  • Direct and manage the administrative team's day-to-day activities, including general accounting, order-to-cash, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, sales and use taxes, and property taxes.
  • Manage transaction accounting, SOX, the closing process, and other financial controls.
  • Manage direct reports' monthly closing duties to ensure financial statements are accurate and complete in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Work with the Finance Director to ensure timely and clean internal and external audits.
  • Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls.
  • Coach and counsel employees, and plan, monitor, and appraise their performance.
  • Coach and mentor site administrative assistants to improve financial processes affecting revenues and expenses.
  • Compile cost information for operating budgets and work with commercial, operations, and asset management groups to develop the annual plan and quarterly forecast; update Hyperion Planning with current forecast and plan information.
  • Provide weekly financial projections using the internal forecasting tool.
  • Manage standard-cost development for manufacturing sites; collect and analyze data on business costs such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
  • Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs with actual production costs.
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis as requested by operations and finance management.
  • Provide regular updates on projected capital expenditures.
  • Understand site service contracts and review annual price-escalation clauses where applicable.
  • Optimize working capital by working with the team to manage inventory levels and accurately forecast accounts receivable.
  • Oversee asset transfers, disposals, and authorizations for capital investments.
  • Participate in month-end closing by ensuring accurate accounting for monthly revenue and costs, reviewing site financials for discrepancies and anomalies, and preparing detailed commentary comparing actual sales and costs with plan and latest forecasts by business unit activity.
  • Analyze compliance reports and identify areas for improvement.
  • Help identify and resolve technical US GAAP and other accounting issues.
  • Identify process or cost issues and assist operations in developing remediation plans.
  • Prepare variance bridges against projections and provide margin analysis.
  • Review site profit-and-loss statements to support financial results and ensure effective internal controls.
  • Maintain thorough understanding and documentation of financial controls affecting revenues and expenses, and ensure appropriate financial control processes are in place across sites.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of customer contracts and billing mechanisms to ensure revenues are captured accurately and on time.
  • Conduct quarterly physical inventories of spare parts and bulk surveys of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial control and accounting activities, including reporting processes, Excel-based models, systems development, and transactional-process optimization, in collaboration with business and regional leadership.
  • Develop solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of controls and support for operational teams.
  • Lead ad hoc projects as required.
  • Travel as needed between sites in Quebec and Ontario, with a potential trip to Pittsburgh.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is preferred.

About the company

Enviri is a global environmental services company focused on managing waste, recycling, and environmental remediation. Its operations come through three divisions: Harsco Environmental, Clean Earth, and Harsco Rail, which handle industrial waste management, hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, soil and material remediation, metal recycling, and rail-related environmental services. The company uses a centralized environmental solutions model, leveraging its combined capabilities to address complex environmental challenges for customers in energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. Enviri differentiates itself by combining these three divisions into a single-thesis environmental services platform, shifting from a diversified industrial history to a dedicated environmental solutions provider. Its goal is to help industries reduce environmental impact, safely manage waste, and advance sustainable practices on a global scale.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

1853

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What believers are saying

  • Clean Earth sale closed June 1, 2026, giving Enviri cash and a simpler structure.
  • Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose to $34 million, with margins expanding to 10.4%.
  • Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance, targeting over $15 million annual margin uplift from restructuring.

What critics are saying

  • Enviri exited Deutsche Bahn and Network Rail, taking a $207 million charge in August 2026.
  • About 300 jobs were cut, Ludington closed, and restructuring execution remains messy through 2026.
  • Rail still posts a 2026 EBITDA loss, and weak OEM demand threatens 2027 cash generation.

What makes Enviri unique

  • Post-June 2026, Enviri is pure-play Harsco Environmental and Harsco Rail after Clean Earth sale.
  • Harsco Environmental still generated $266 million revenue and $46 million EBITDA in Q2 2026.
  • Rail retains Swiss Federal Railways work and growing aftermarket, which carries higher margins.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 8th, 2026
Enviri posts $297M Q2 loss but core operations improve despite European Rail exit

Enviri Corporation reported a second-quarter 2026 loss from continuing operations of $297 million, significantly wider than the $45 million loss a year earlier. The bulk of the loss stemmed from one-time charges related to exiting two European Harsco Rail contracts and costs from the recent Clean Earth sale and spin-offs. Harsco Environmental, the largest segment, posted $266 million in revenue, up 3% year-on-year. Operating income more than tripled to $13 million from $4 million. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $46 million from $40 million, pushing the segment's margin to 17.2% from 15.5%. Company-wide adjusted EBITDA rose to $34 million from $27 million, with margin expanding to 10.4% from 8.7%. Management reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance for both segments.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 11th, 2026
Enviri exits major rail contracts with $207M charge, plans $15M margin uplift from restructuring

Enviri Corporation is exiting its Deutsche Bahn and Network Rail contracts to reduce risk and improve cash flow. The decision led to $207 million in unusual charges, including $75 million in non-cash impairments and $133 million in incremental liabilities. The company's Harsco Environmental division saw growth from modest steel market improvements and cost discipline, despite volume challenges in Northern Europe and China. Rail performance improved through a strategic shift toward aftermarket opportunities, which experienced double-digit growth. Enviri is implementing restructuring actions, including closing its Ludington, Michigan manufacturing facility and eliminating approximately 300 positions globally. These measures are expected to deliver over $15 million in annual margin improvements. The sale of Clean Earth in June provided cash reserves to fund the contract exits. Management maintains full-year EBITDA guidance and anticipates meaningful growth in 2027 as restructuring initiatives take full effect.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 10th, 2026
Enviri exits Deutsche Bahn and Network Rail contracts, records $208M charge

Enviri Corporation has announced the conclusion of engineered-to-order contracts with Deutsche Bahn and Network Rail. Harsco Rail Europe sold relevant assets and intellectual property to General Atomics subsidiary Gleisbaumechanik Brandenburg to complete utility track vehicles for Deutsche Bahn, ceasing all contract activities. Separately, Harsco Rail Limited halted its Network Rail contract for stoneblower rail maintenance vehicles, closing associated manufacturing facilities. The company proposed extending the life of Network Rail's existing stoneblower fleet under its current multi-year service contract. Enviri will record a $75 million noncash impairment charge and a $133 million incremental liability for future contract obligations. The company's contract to deliver wagons to Swiss Federal Railways remains on schedule, with significant cash payments expected in 2027.

Yahoo Finance
May 20th, 2026
Enviri beats expectations with $0.10 adjusted EPS vs analyst estimate of -$0.29

Enviri reported flat year-on-year revenue of $549.8 million in Q1, slightly beating analyst estimates, whilst adjusted earnings per share of $0.10 significantly exceeded expectations of -$0.29. The positive results drove a favourable market reaction. CEO F. Nicholas Grasberger attributed the performance to solid operational execution in Harsco Environmental and Rail segments, despite headwinds in Clean Earth. Adjusted EBITDA reached $64.6 million, beating estimates by 10.7%. During the earnings call, analysts focused on Rail's order book weakness due to softer North American OEM demand, though management expects second-half recovery. The company is prioritising aftermarket business, which comprises 40% of Rail revenues at twice the margins of original equipment. Management anticipates Rail returning to cash generation by 2027.

Yahoo Finance
May 13th, 2026
Enviri on track to close Clean Earth sale and New Enviri spin-off by 1 June

Enviri reported flat first-quarter revenue of $550 million compared to the prior year, whilst confirming it remains on track to complete the sale of Clean Earth and spin-off of New Enviri around 1 June. Shareholders approved the Clean Earth sale last week, and the SEC declared the Form 10 filing for the New Enviri spin-off effective. Chairman and CEO Nick Grasberger said the company has cleared key regulatory milestones and expects closing in approximately three weeks. The cash payout to shareholders will be announced shortly before closing, with the cash conversion range remaining at $14.50 to $16.50 per share. Adjusted EBITDA was $65 million, whilst adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $0.10. Harsco Environmental generated revenue of $257 million, up 6% year-over-year.