The Financial Controller will lead through transformation initiatives, aimed at developing a best-in-class accounting organization and developing internal business partner relationships. The Controller is accountable for a full range of Finance activities that support the Regional Management and their teams in operational effectiveness and excellence within their areas of responsibility.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Oversee close and general accounting responsibilities, including weekly entries to support the 4-4-5 calendar, account reconciliations, and period-end close (Blackline), including for newly acquired entities.
• Work closely with FP&A in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Champion the implementation and use of company-wide Financial ERP and ensure effective use of technology by streamlining processes through automated accounting.
• Drive continuous process improvement, specifically on Accounts Payable, improving the adoption of a PO process to manage and control spend.
• Challenge historical procedures and develop more efficient and accurate processes in areas requiring manual involvement.
• Effectively manage and develop the accounting team, ensuring responsibilities are met promptly and appropriately.
• Maintain records in accordance with GAAP and research technical accounting issues in support of new business initiatives and new/proposed accounting standards, including revenue recognition.
• Oversee the regional accounting and finance workflow operations and provide customer support and assistance to team members on operational matters.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the chart of accounts, including integrating the chart of accounts of acquired companies into a consolidated general ledger.
• Manage monthly financial statement reviews with team members to ensure variance reporting and analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
• Preparation and review of Audit Committee and Board of Director-related materials including financial statement updates, budget packages and other materials as required.
• Function as the point of contact and manage our relationships with our independent auditors (GT) and Income Tax Preparers (D&T).
• Drive process and systems improvements across the financial organization, including design and implementation of key controls over financial reporting, maintenance of accounting policies & procedures and the chart of accounts.
• Assist regional management team in controlling costs throughout the organization by developing reports, statements, processes, etc.
• Provide leadership to region on all accounting policy areas, internal controls maintenance, and fiduciary processes and procedures.
• Produce accurate and timely financial filings, governmental filings, and tax payments; and ensure properly functioning internal controls.
• Plan and coordinate the external audit process, including independent auditor and staff oversight. Coordinate and prepare the audited financial statements, including related footnote disclosures and accompanying management discussion and analysis.
• Oversee and enforce internal controls.
• Holds self and others accountable to demonstrate the company values.

Qualifications

• Strong systems skills, including experience leading an ERP implementation project.
• Experience streamlining accounting processes, building a best-in-class financial foundation into which the business can more easily integrate future acquisitions.
• Prior experience in a company offering transportation, distribution or logistics-related services.
• Prior experience with integrating acquired entities.
• Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
• Ability to promote a culture of trust and safety.
• Advanced time management skills, with the ability to multi-task projects.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including presenting to executive leadership respectfully and effectively while properly defending recommendations/ideas.

Education, certifications, & license requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant