Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of a well-established, growing organization in the transportation and logistics industry.

Reporting directly to the Company President, the Controller will serve as the organization's senior financial leader, overseeing treasury management, financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. This position leads a team of 3 direct reports and 10 indirect reports.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented financial leader who can balance high-level financial oversight with hands-on involvement in daily accounting operations. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening financial controls, improving operational efficiencies, ensuring data integrity, and providing actionable financial insights to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Provide strategic financial recommendations to executive leadership and ownership.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, processes, and procedures to improve operational efficiency and accountability.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and recommend opportunities for cost savings and profitability improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage daily cash positions, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and banking relationships.
• Oversee loans and lines of credit, including funding requirements and paydowns.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud and minimize financial risk.
• Provide hands-on oversight of payroll operations and processing.
• Prepare, review, and present accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate annual external audits and prepare supporting financial documentation and tax schedules.
• Oversee tax reporting and coordinate tax return preparation.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for ownership and lenders.

Accounting Operations & General Ledger

• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review and maintain balance sheet accounts, cash accounts, and loan balances.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
• Manage accounting activities related to payroll, prepaid expenses, deposits, merchant services, unbilled revenue, cost of goods sold, loss prevention, and tax accruals.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting data.

Systems, Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Maintain and optimize accounting systems, reporting tools, and financial processes.
• Partner with executive leadership, IT, Human Resources, and legal teams on financial and operational initiatives.
• Support software implementations, system enhancements, and automation projects.
• Leverage financial analytics and reporting tools to improve business decisions and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive accounting and financial management experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing treasury management, cash flow, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Experience managing accounting teams and overseeing day-to-day financial operations.
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