Assistant Corporate Controller

Description

Lead and manage the accounting function for our rapidly growing private equity owned transportation and logistics company. This position will supervise staff and work closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to ensure accuracy and integrity across all accounting processes. The Assistant Controller will be instrumental in financial closings, audits, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal controls.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local accounting standards.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements including variance analysis.
• Collaborate with subsidiary teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining consistency across global operations.
• Maintain the general ledger in Great Plains including all GL accounts, cost centers, account groups, profit centers and allocations.
• Oversee monthly invoicing and billing processes.
• Perform special projects and analysis assigned by CFO or Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.
• Assist with audits by preparing the required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

• Monitor company-wide cash balances on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations and investments.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, providing accurate short-term and long-term cash flow projections to senior management.
• Work with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to optimize cash management and funding strategies across global operations.
  
  

Internal Controls & Standard Operating Procedures

• Evaluate and enhance internal financial controls as needed.
• Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the accounting department to improve efficiency and consistency in accounting operations.
  
  

Tax Coordination

• Support corporate compliance with tax filings, including corporate tax returns, state and local taxes, property taxes, transfer pricing, and international tax requirements.
  
  

We are not accepting inquiries from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors for this position. Unsolicited outreach will not be considered.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting
• Strong experience in establishing standardized accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Extensive experience with cash flow forecasting and cash balance monitoring.
• Proficiency with Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP) and other ERP systems; experience with ERP implementations is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting standards.
• Experience working with private equity firms and understanding their reporting requirements and processes.
• Experience with external auditors, tax advisors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities.
• Familiarity with the transportation and logistics industry is a plus.
• CPA preferred
  
  

Desired Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on building high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, private equity owners, and lenders.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to assess complex financial situations and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  
  

Personal Characteristics

• Strong work ethic with a persistence in pursuit of objectives.
• Understanding and responsive to situations that require a sense of urgency.
• Consistent in follow-up and follow-through.
• Credible with a high level of personal integrity.
• Loyal and dedicated to the success of colleagues and team members.
• Optimistic toward all activities, able to transmit this optimism to others.
• Adaptive to ICAT’s core values and able to seamlessly assimilate into ICAT’s culture.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes