Controller – 3rd Party Logistics

Controller – 3rd Party Logistics

Job Type: Full-time;
On-site

$/yr - $/yr

• 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 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., Net Suite, Quick Books, 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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