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Controller

Orion Solutions Group
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026
Orion Solutions Group is working with an entrepreneurial, asset-light logistics organization in search of a Controller. This is a rare opportunity to step into the financial helm of a fast-growing, margin-focused freight solutions provider where your leadership directly shapes operational precision and long-term scalability. You’ll influence decisions that impact national supply chains while building a finance function designed for explosive growth.

Job Highlights:

  • Lead the financial engine of a rapidly scaling logistics organization.
  • High-visibility role partnering directly with ownership and executive leadership.
  • Opportunity to build a finance function capable of supporting $200MM in revenue.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
  • Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant reporting.
  • Own brokerage-specific revenue recognition, carrier accruals, margin reporting, and load-level profitability.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and treasury operations.
  • Partner closely with operations to translate financial insights into pricing, margin, and efficiency improvements.
  • Build scalable financial systems and processes to support rapid growth.

Qualifications:

  • Deep expertise in logistics-specific financial mechanics (revenue recognition, carrier accruals, margin analysis).
  • Proven experience negotiating and managing credit facilities, debt covenants, and banking relationships.
  • Background in high-growth, fast-paced, transactional environments.
  • CPA designation preferred.
  • Experience within transportation or logistics strongly preferred.

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