Controller

Our company has been dedicated to delivering cutting-edge and valuable services in the customs brokerage and forwarding sector for over seven decades. In today's ever-evolving logistics landscape, marked by dynamic changes and new regulatory challenges, we possess the necessary skills and expertise to manage and expedite freight efficiently.

We take pride in being a strategic partner, continually adapting our services to meet the unique requirements of our clients. Our commitment is to assist our customers in achieving leading positions in their respective industries.

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Great pay + benefits!
Stable work environment
Opportunity for growth

Duties:

Develop and oversee accounting standard operating procedures and internal controls, updating them as necessary.
Direct and manage daily accounting operations, including but not limited to general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, and job cost accounting.
Lead training and development of the accounting/finance team and participate in the recruitment process for new team members.
Oversee the entire monthly and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate accrual recording and financial report generation.
Perform detailed financial analysis.
Manage vendor and customer records, including setting customer credit terms and holds.
Handle general ledger management tasks such as chart of accounts, account reconciliations, etc.
Ensure reconciliation of cash, credit card merchant, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions for credit resources and with external CPA firms for annual audits and tax return preparation.
Track and improve accounting department key performance indicators (KPIs).
Participate in mergers and acquisitions integration and consolidation processes.
Analyze and report on budgets, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, income statements, cash flow management, etc.
Record asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Stay current with industry trends to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
Manage daily revenue reports and scrutinize margin transactions.
Undertake financial forecasting, including managing expenses and cash flow.
Conduct weekly cash flow analysis.
Approve bi-weekly payroll and ensure accurate tax payments with payroll providers.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
Collaborate with department managers to refine accounting procedures within their operations.
Provide recommendations to senior management for optimizing cash flow and reducing expenses.
Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting or a similar role in financial accounting, cash flow management, audit, and tax processes.
Experience in mergers and acquisitions or with private equity-backed companies.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Proficiency in Excel and general ledger computer systems.
In-depth knowledge of financial statements, financial analysis, and US GAAP.
Experience with financial consolidations.
Strong analytical and auditing skills with proficiency in reconciling various accounts.
Capacity to quickly grasp complex internal applications and processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead the accounting team of a recently acquired logistics company, reporting to the group CFO.
Facilitate the transition to Cargowise as the new ERP system.
Conduct performance evaluations and manage team dynamics.
Identify training needs and address performance gaps.
Coach team members on performance standards and organizational expectations.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and address performance issues.