Assistant Corporate Controller

Description:

Job Summary

The Assistant Corporate Controller leads and manages the accounting function for our rapidly growing private equity owned transportation and logistics company. This role supervises staff and works closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to ensure accuracy and integrity across all accounting processes. The Assistant Controller will be instrumental in financial closings, audits, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal controls

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local accounting standards
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements including variance analysis
• Collaborate with subsidiary teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining consistency across global operations
• Maintain the general ledger in Business Central including all GL accounts, cost centers, account groups, profit centers and allocations
• Oversee monthly invoicing and billing processes
• Perform special projects and analysis assigned by CFO or Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
• Assist with audits by preparing the required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

• Monitor company-wide cash balances on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations and investments
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, providing accurate short-term and long-term cash flow projections to senior management
• Work with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to optimize cash management and funding strategies across global operations

Internal Controls & Standard Operating Procedures

• Evaluate and enhance internal financial controls as needed
• Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the accounting department to improve efficiency and consistency in accounting operations

Tax Coordination:

• Support corporate compliance with tax filings, including corporate tax returns, state and local taxes, property taxes, transfer pricing, and international tax requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance
• Guide the team in accounting standards and tax compliance, and encourage cross-functional collaboration across the acquired entities to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required and CPA is preferred
• 8+ years of progressive financial analysis and planning experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, or a private equity-backed environment
• 5+ years of leading others
• Strong experience in establishing standardized accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures
• Extensive experience with cash flow forecasting and cash balance monitoring
• Proficiency with Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics BC) and other ERP systems; experience with ERP implementations is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting standards
• Experience working with private equity firms and understanding their reporting requirements and processes
• Experience with external auditors, tax advisors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP and BI/reporting systems.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office; Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and share knowledge with team members
• Fosters accountability and commitment from the team to achieve department goals
• Ability to plan and effectively set priorities for implementation
• Proven analytic and problem-solving skills in a time-sensitive, logistics environment
• Excels at meeting deadlines and demonstrates superior time management skills
• Natural ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work setting with a strong attention to detail
• Superior communication skills and an ability to motivate people with an emphasis on listening skills
• Ab…