Controller Jobs

Job Summary:

The Controller reports to the VP- Finance and is responsible for all accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial statements, budgets, cash forecasts, and file maintenance for applicable entities. Results oriented, hands-on professional with the ability to deal effectively and interact well with customers, subcontractors/vendors, and employees. Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Supervisory Duties:

Manages finance team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports accurate & timely financials (I/S, B/S, Cash Flow) in accordance with GAAP.
• Overseeing the collections of past-due invoices and ensuring that the DSO is reasonable and not stretching out; onboard new customers; ensure set up properly in the systems for their first invoices and we have the appropriate contacts in the system.
• Identifies the key financial levers and key performance indicators to establish and lead a metrics-driven financial model to measure results and support decision-making most effectively.
• Leads in the continued development of KPIs while working closely with operations leadership and each client to drive critically important analytics and decision making to achieve profitable growth.
• Responsible for monthly, yearend closing of the books, audit, and timely reporting.
• Directs robust financial planning and analysis activity, to include the monthly, quarterly and annual planning and forecasting process, while working collaboratively with the corporate management team.
• Responsible for all financial activities including accounting, billing, credit/collections, document management, payroll, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, cash flow and working capital management, banking, regulatory reports, and risk management.
• Formalizes and manages monthly close, ensuring all expenses and revenues are recognized accordingly, provides KPIs for the team and executives, prepares balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develops and leads a team in guiding business decisions, through strategic thought leadership and financial analysis.
• Manages A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, and Billing; understanding the reporting and properly allocating within the books to the appropriate general ledger accounts.)
• Managing all facets of financial and accounting reporting.

Background Preferred (but not required):

• Transportation & Logistics industry experience
• Graduate Education: MBA or Masters (Finance or Accounting)
• Application of technology: TMS, WMS, Advanced Excel and PowerBI
• Public Accounting

Other essential abilities and skills:

• Highly analytical with strategic focus
• Results driven.
• Strategic approach to finance and accounting (i.e., utilization of LOC and Tax implications)
• Good communicator at all levels of organization (written, verbal)
• Mentorship of staff and developing talent

Compensation structure:

• Bonus potential: TBD or Discretionary
• Base salary target: Up to $150,000
• Allowances: laptop, cell phone, medical benefits, 401k

The duties and responsibilities, skills and abilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list for this position. They are intended to be exemplary of the level and complexity of work generally performed by a person in this job. The duties and responsibilities may be changed due to evolution of the position or to reflect the special abilities or disabilities of the person in the position.