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Logistics Controller

CS Recruiting
Montvale, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
Logistics Controller

Job Type: Full-time; Onsite

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain all internal financial controls and procedures, including budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Review monthly P&L financial statements with senior leadership.
  • Full control of all company spending, including carrier vendors, equipment, real estate, insurance, and other expenditures.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the company’s pricing methodologies, lane quoting processes, and handle all client RFPs.
  • Ensure that there are SOPs in place for all AR/AP processes (different clients have different SOPs).
  • Ensure that the chart of accounts in QuickBooks is clearly defined and categorized for easy visibility of spend and P&L by account.
  • Analyze trends, variances, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
  • Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial risk.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
  • Partner with leadership on strategic planning and growth initiatives.

Experience:

  • 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, and at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Familiarity with software development processes and terminology sufficient to coordinate effectively with engineering teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Excel functions is a must.
  • Experience with QuickBooks and financial reporting best practices.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume logistics/transportation environment (drayage or trucking industry experience a plus).

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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