Accounting Manager

Dallas, TX (Remote US considered) Full-time $120,000 to $150,000/yr + performance bonus Posted October 29, 2026

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• You must be proficient with AI tools and use them daily in your work.
• You must be able to build, and have already built, dashboards and other tools with AI.
• You are a fast learner and very computer proficient.
• You are comfortable with a fast pace and a lean team, in a business with heavy AI integration.

The Controller owns Ship Squared's finance function end to end: accounting, client billing, cash, and the carrier and vendor economics that drive margin. Reports to the CEO with a standing seat in the weekly leadership meeting.

Ship Squared is a fast-growing, tech-enabled third-party logistics company based in Dallas. We help e-commerce brands scale through fulfillment, freight forwarding, China sourcing and direct-channel services, backed by a proprietary client portal and a growing layer of automation and AI. We are founder-led, move quickly, and expect everyone to act like an owner.

You will be a strategic partner to the CEO to help drive growth and optimize performance. Ship Squared is an AI-driven company. AI is built into how we operate every day, and our tools and processes evolve quickly. This role reports directly to the CEO, who sets a very fast pace and high standards. We want to be upfront about that: this is a demanding, high-intensity environment, and it is a great fit for someone who is energized by it.

• Own the monthly close and deliver accurate financial statements, including P&Ls by service line, on a fixed calendar
• Oversee the general ledger, accruals, reconciliations and revenue presentation, including gross vs. net treatment of postage and pass-through freight
• Own client billing and collections, reconciled to WMS and shipping data so every billable activity is captured
• Serve as the point of contact for client billing and invoice questions, resolving issues promptly and professionally
• Lead rate negotiations with parcel carriers, forwarders and key vendors; audit carrier invoices and recover credits
• Model the margin impact of rate increases and surcharges, and partner with Sales to price deals and offers, including quote models, margin floors and deal review
• Own budgeting, forecasting and a rolling 13-week cash flow; deliver a weekly finance and KPI view to leadership
• Manage outside CPA, tax compliance, payroll and internal controls
• Drive automation across WMS, billing and accounting systems, using AI tools where they shorten the close or tighten billing, and build the finance team as we grow

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 3+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager owning the monthly close
• 3+ years of finance experience in logistics or supply chain (3PL or e-commerce fulfillment, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation), or in finance for a DTC or CPG brand that runs its own fulfillment and carrier program
• Hands-on experience with activity-based billing: storage, handling, and pass-through postage and freight
• Working knowledge of parcel and freight pricing (zones, dimensional weight, surcharges, general rate increases) and a track record negotiating with carriers or vendors
• Strong command of accrual accounting and GAAP, including revenue recognition and principal-vs-agent presentation
• Advanced Excel; experience with cloud accounting systems (Quick Books Online) and reconciling data from WMS and shipping platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in a founder-led, high-growth company
• Experience with import costing, duties and…