Assistant Controller

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The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics service providers operating worldwide. We offer tailor-made solutions along the entire supply chain for companies from a wide diversity of industries. From multimodal transports to perfect warehousing, from smooth customs clearance to innovative value-added services:
We always keep our pulse on the times and are at our customers' side.

What you will be doing

This Assistant Controller is responsible for performing key accounting activities within the finance department. Key duties include monitoring, researching, compiling, and posting month-end journal entries, completing balance sheet account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The role also involves responding to complex, non-routine inquiries, applying GAAP and Rhenus Logistics policies, procedures, and practices.

You will be contributing to that vision by…

• Oversee company-wide finance functions
• Coordinate with AP/AR to ensure payment commitments
• Review monthly bank/account reconciliations
• Monitor inter-company account reconciliations
• Reconcile petty cash monthly
• Support Treasury and cash flow estimates
• Ensure operational closing deadlines are met
• Perform monthly system closings and reconciliations
• Coordinate with accounting staff for timely monthly closes and forecasts
• Prepare and enter monthly general ledger adjustments
• Assist with preparing individual and consolidated financial statements
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and reports
• Prepare audit working papers, liaison with external auditors and regional team
• Communicate with external accountants as needed
• Respond to CRA/IRS and registration compliance queries
• Submit monthly commentary and reports on schedule
• Assist with annual and mid-term budgeting, review budgets
• Conduct financial/cost analysis and special projects
• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff
• Communicate and support other departments as needed

What skills & experience you will bring to us

• 5+ years of management experience in accounting, preferably in Freight Forwarding or 3PL
• CPA designation with 5+ years of experience
• CMA and/or MBA considered an asset
• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage, prioritize, and train others
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Ability to travel regionally as required
• Multilingual:
  English required;
  Spanish and German preferred

What You can expect

* Continuous Training:
Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.

* Great Team:
It's truly the people that make the difference - and with us you'll join the best team around.

* Flat Hierarchies:
Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.

* Room for Innovation:
Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.

* Events:
From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.

* Quick Decision Processes:
Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
• Industries Freight and Package Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Warehousing and Storage

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401(k)

Disability insurance

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