Controller – 3rd Party Logistics
Our client is a customer-focused transportation solution that provides reliable asset-based carrier services and flexible dedicated logistics options to meet your unique transportation needs. Their team is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to give you a seamless, one-stop transportation solution.Controller – 3rd Party Logistics
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all daily accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, billing, cash management, payroll, and month-end close.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Ensure appropriate revenue recognition for brokerage, transportation, warehousing, and value-added services.
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Monitor actual vs. budget performance; analyze variances and provide actionable recommendations.
- Partner with operations, sales, and executive teams to provide financial insights on margins, cost drivers, and market trends.
- Support pricing strategy and profitability analysis for lanes, customers, and service lines.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and credit facilities to support business growth.
- Oversee carrier payments, factoring relationships, and customer credit approvals.
- Ensure optimal cash application processes for high-volume freight billing cycles.
- Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure adherence to state and federal transportation finance rules (e.g., freight billing requirements, broker trust requirements).
- Maintain proper documentation and financial controls to minimize risk.
- Oversee financial systems and integrations with the TMS, WMS, CRM, and other operational tools.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency across
accounting and finance workflows. - Ensure accurate and timely billing for freight brokerage, contract logistics, and warehousing services.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff.
- Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and executive team on financial
performance and strategy. - Collaborate with operations, sales, HR, and carrier management to support company-wide objectives.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA is preferred).
- 5–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Experience in 3PL, Freight Brokerage, Transportation, Supply Chain, or Logistics (strongly preferred).
- Thorough understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and transportation industry billing processes.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
- High proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage) and TMS integration.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Hands-on, proactive leadership style.
- Strong business acumen with understanding of freight profitability drivers.
- Ability to build scalable processes in a high-growth environment.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on operational partnership.
This position offers a competitive base salary.
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