Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Multi-Entity Accounting | Budgeting & Forecasting | Logistics Operations

About Us

We are a growing outsourced logistics company providing transportation, warehousing, and supply chain services to a diverse client base. Our organization operates through multiple legal entities that roll up into combined (non-consolidated) financial statements, offering an ideal environment for professionals looking to transition from public accounting or consulting into a hands-on, operationally engaged industry role.

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management across multiple operating entities. This role blends technical accounting leadership with operational finance partnership and plays a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting, disciplined planning, and financial visibility across the business. As Assistant Controller, you’ll gain end-to-end exposure to how financial decisions impact operations, profitability, and growth—while helping build scalable processes in a growing logistics platform.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Support oversight of general ledger accuracy across multiple legal entities

• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries

• Prepare and review combined financial statements, including intercompany allocations and reconciliations

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely issue resolution

• Assist in managing and improving the month-end close process, timelines, and controls

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Support the annual budgeting process across operating entities

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly forecasts, including variance analysis

• Partner with operations and leadership to understand volume, cost drivers, and margin impacts

• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide actionable insights

• Support long-range planning and scenario analysis as the business scales

Cash Management & Working Capital

• Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

• Monitor AR, AP, and working capital trends in partnership with billing and operations

• Support banking relationships, covenant reporting, and lender requests as applicable

• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and financial discipline

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Assist the Controller in maintaining and strengthening internal controls and accounting policies

• Ensure GAAP compliance and consistency across entities

• Serve as a key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants

• Support annual audits, tax filings, and financial reviews

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Review work prepared by accounting staff; provide guidance and coaching

• Help modernize accounting processes, documentation, and reporting

• Support ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives

• Act as a backup to the Controller and assume increased responsibility as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP

• Demonstrated experience with multi-entity accounting and combined financial statements

• Experience supporting close, audits, and financial reporting in dynamic work environments

• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, large datasets)

• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally

• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment

• ERP experience (NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar)

• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred

• Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or outsourced services a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Direct exposure to Controller and senior leadership

• Broad scope across accounting, planning, and cash management

• Hands-on operational exposure and decision-making influence

• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment

• Clear path to Controller-level responsibilities as the company grows and transitions leadership