About Transfix:

Transfix, named to Forbes’ “Next Billion-Dollar Startups” list, is the leading transportation solutions provider whose digital brokerage marketplace and logistics software offerings are helping transform the $800 billion trucking industry. Since its founding in 2013, Transfix has been driven by a mission to deliver simple, smart, and sustainable solutions for shippers and carriers, powered by people and technology.

Here at Transfix, we are not only building incredible technology solving some of the world’s biggest, most complex, and most important challenges in the freight and logistics industry; We are also helping protect our environment and are passionate about making the world a better place by increasing sustainability and eliminating the extreme amount of waste that currently exists in our industry.

By combining deep industry expertise and a best in class carrier network with cutting-edge technology, Transfix is reimagining the world of transportation. Transfix works with some of the largest Fortune 500 companies such as Staples, Unilever, Target and Wayfair rely on Transfix to handle their most important FTL freight needs. With instant pricing, algorithmic matching, superior service, and unmatched intelligence, Transfix is optimizing the supply chain from start to finish. 

The problems we solve everyday are real and require creativity, grit, and determination. Recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work 2021, Transfix is building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. We’re hiring team members who are passionate and are energized by the vision to simplify and transform one of the largest and most complex industries through technology, data and a strong commitment to customers. 

About this Role:

The Finance department at Transfix is a lean, mission-critical team responsible for supporting the organization with a range of functions including finance, strategic planning, corporate and commercial presentations, fundraising, corporate development, cash management and investor relations. As the Strategic Finance Associate, you will have the opportunity to wear many hats, and will be instrumental in leading strategic projects for senior management as we operationalize new products and business lines supporting our digital freight marketplace.

Our ideal candidate is looking to bring their experience in high-caliber business environments such as investment banking, private equity, or corporate development and create tremendous value at a fast-paced transportation-tech startup. In addition to having a significant impact in the Operations, Sales & Marketing and Technology groups, this role will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Transfix (C-Suite and Board of Directors) and reports directly to the Head of FP&A.

If you’re excited about transforming an industry, being part of an innovative culture, and making a positive impact on the environment, send us your resume.

What you'll do:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to generate financial insights that support decision-making (e.g., strategy, partnerships, data science, emerging business units, sales & marketing)
• Synthesize complex issues and detailed financial analysis into easily digestible communications for relevant stakeholders
• Board presentation, earnings calls, and other stakeholder documentation
• Lead project management of special strategic finance projects
• Forecast development, track performance and understand deviations from actuals to drive strategy and operational rigor
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support business planning
• Seeking out answers to complex questions by leveraging internal and external resources. Synthesizing and communicating findings to internal stakeholders
• Working with internal business leaders and subject matter experts (including data scientists, engineers, and operations) to design the tools and processes needed to accomplish and monitor business goals
• Partnering with the operational and commercial leaders (VPs, Chief Revenue Officer, etc) to drive analyses that support growth, profitability and a better experiences for our shippers and carriers

About you:

• 1+ years of experience in high caliber business environments including investment banking, private equity, consulting, or or in corporate finance / FP&A at either a high-growth startup or blue chip company
• Highly organized and can successfully manage multiple work streams across different functions
• Proactive and self-motivated to solve problems; comfortable with a high degree of responsibility and ambiguity
• Strong quantitative and verbal skills with exceptional attention to detail and low tolerance for failure
• Mastery of excel, including complex financial modeling (3-statement modeling, merger modeling, etc) 
• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain your processes, logic, and decisions
• Possess a "no job is too big or too small" mentality in order to support the various needs of the business

Transfix is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our hiring, programming, and in our work both internally and externally. We recognize how critical diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are to achieving our mission, our growth, and our success. In support of this commitment, some of our focuses include (but are not limited to):

-Developing policies, procedures, and services to our employees, carriers, and shippers that uplift and protect to prevent inequalities 

-Building relationships among our employees, customers, and supporters that are reflective of our community

-Prioritizing the inclusion of diverse communities and underrepresented groups in internal leadership

-Fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, open-mindedness, compassion, and inclusivity

-Creating and maintaining opportunities for continuous education, discourse, and engagement related to issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice

Transfix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Transfix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, and are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. It is Transfix’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Transfix does not and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Transfix encourages applicants of all ages.

To all recruitment agencies: Transfix does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.