Assistant Corporate Controller

Overview

This role involves leading and managing the accounting function for a private equity-owned transportation and logistics organization. The Assistant Corporate Controller supervises accounting staff and partners with senior accounting leadership (Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller) to ensure accuracy and integrity across accounting processes. Key focus areas include financial closings, audits, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

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

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

• Monitor company-wide cash balances daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and investments
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and provide 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

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 continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance
• Guide the team in accounting standards and tax compliance
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration across acquired entities to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required; 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 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; ERP implementation experience 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 and tax advisors, ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP and BI/reporting systems
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, with strong Excel capabilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $111,860 - $131,600

Location

• Remote

Additional Information

• Supervisory responsibilities: Yes (direct supervision and accountability of staff)
• Travel requirement: Yes, up to 25% (by air and/or car) to support multi-site, national operations
• Work environment and physical demands:
  • Most work performed indoors in an office setting
  • Regularly use hands to type, handle, or feel
  • Required to use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus
  • Must have clear, easy to understand oral communication ability
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods; may occasionally need to stoop, climb, or squat