Controller, Management, Financial Manager

Overview

Laufer Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across a multi-entity organization that includes trucking and transportation, freight brokerage, and warehousing operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and sound fiscal management to support business performance and strategic decision-making. The Controller will oversee the accounting function, drive process improvements, and serve as a trusted financial partner to leadership as the business continues to grow.

• Oversee two direct reports and all day-to-day accounting activities, including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close
• Consolidate financial statements across trucking, brokerage, and warehousing entities
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and KPIs
• Ensure accuracy of P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for each business unit
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across all operations

• Develop and maintain cost models for trucking operations (fuel, maintenance, driver pay, equipment depreciation, etc.)
• Support brokerage margin analysis and profitability tracking
• Oversee financial management for warehousing operations, including labor, storage revenue, and inventory controls
• Partner with operations leaders to monitor performance metrics and identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal/state regulations, and industry-specific requirements (e.g., IFTA, IRP, DOT-related reporting)
• Support HR with financial documentation related to regulatory compliance
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and external reporting with third-party CPAs

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and credit facilities
• Monitor working capital, collections, vendor terms, and cash positioning
• Provide financial insights to support strategic planning, capital investments, and risk management

• Oversee accounting and financial systems, including TMS, B2E payroll, and Quick Books/Sage Peachtree
• Implement automation and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure alignment and integration of financial data across trucking, brokerage, and warehouse systems

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to leadership with clear, proactive insights

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience; transportation, logistics, or warehousing experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of trucking and brokerage financial structures (settlements, margins, fuel, compliance-related costs)
• Proficiency with accounting, payroll, and enterprise systems
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading a department
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with TMS/WMS platforms
• Background in multi-entity or consolidated reporting
• Exposure to warehousing financial operations

• Strategic financial leadership
• Team management and mentorship
• Operational awareness within trucking and logistics
• Integrity and strong ethical standards
• Problem-solving and process improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization

On-site, office-based role with close collaboration across operations, dispatch, warehouse management, and executive leadership