Controller

Controller is responsible for leading and directing both the General Ledger and Cash Management teams as well as supporting all parts of the financial reporting in a multi-company business environment.  This includes financial reporting, banking, business taxes and accounting systems as well as managing the internal controls to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the financials.

Controller responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages the financial reporting for multiple companies to both internal departments as well as to the parent company

• Plans, directs, and coordinates all general ledger accounting functions for assigned companies

• Manages the cash process including all aspects of the bank accounts (ACH, Wire, Checks and Credit Card payments) as well as the cash application team including the management of the cash projections for each company

• Manages the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated as well as individual business results

• Coordinates activities of external auditors

• Manages the month end closing process; develops and monitors business performance metrics

• Develops and implements major short-range and long-range departmental goals to support broad functional objectives

• Manages the day to day general ledger functions including SG&A accounts payable, reconciliations, expense approval, reporting, and fixed assets monitoring

• Coordinates and assists with the forecast as well as the annual budget process.

• Evaluates accounting and internal control systems and processes; assesses current accounting operations, offers recommendations for improvement, and implements new approved processes

• Oversees regulatory and tax reporting, including tax planning and compliance, business tax review and preparation including tangible property, sales and use, IFTA and mileage, 1099, heavy highway use

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience 

• 10 years’ of progressively responsible work experience in financial management and accounting; previous experience as a Controller in a multi-company environment as well as transportation and logistics industry a plus

• 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or management level role

• CPA or CMA preferred

• Previous experience with Financial Management and Business Intelligence software; Oracle Cloud and PowerBI a plus

• Previous experience with McLeod and/or Cargowise Transportation Management software a plus

• Strong knowledge of generally accepting accounting practices (GAAP) and relevant regulations

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to create and implement business process improvements.

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners at all levels throughout the organization.

• Proficient in both written and oral communication. Capable of clearly and effectively conveying information and presenting to internal and external business partners.

• Aptitude for leading teams, influencing and stimulating others to find solutions.

• Success managing projects such as with accounting systems, accounting integrations, and maximizing current systems.

• Ability to multitask and shift focus in a fast-paced, dynamic and evolving logistics environment with rapidly changing priorities, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, prioritize work and maintain discretion on confidential matters while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service.
• Proficient in utilizing various technology platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video conferencing tools (WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; Spanish a plus