Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

LHH is partnering with our long‑time logistics client who is seeking a highly driven Controller to add to their growing team. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting operational decision‑making, and driving financial discipline across the organization.

Our client offers a great culture, competitive compensation and benefits along with a great family culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and develop the accounts payable and GL team, establishing clear expectations and accountability
• Ensure strong cross-functional relationships with other departments
• Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet schedules
• Manage the month‑end and year‑end close process ensuring proper cut-offs, reconciliations, and accruals
• Perform detailed financial analysis and create related reports, identify trends and variances, and communicate key insights to leadership
• Oversee vendor payments, credit card transactions, contractor payments, and prepaid balances
• Partner with operations to monitor and control costs across the business
• Support operational initiatives through financial analysis and reporting
• Drive accountability around spending and financial performance
• Develop and maintain accurate cost tracking, including revenue, cost, and profit per mile
• Analyze key operational metrics and margins across business segments
• Identify cost drivers and recommend improvements to enhance profitability
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company assets
• Oversee audit processes and maintain relationships with external auditors and CPA firm
• Develop and monitor KPIs aligned with company performance goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Experience in transportation, logistics, distribution or a similar operational industry preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented leader
• Strong business acumen with an operational mindset
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams
• Proactive problem‑solver focused on continuous improvement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays

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