Controller POST NUMBER: 441859
Company Overview
The company specializes in logistics, transportation, and supply chain solutions and is seeking a Controller to oversee the financial operations of their logistics and transportation divisions. This role will work closely with senior leadership to manage financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial oversight, budgeting, cost management, and compliance within a fast-paced logistics environment.
**Candidates without Logistics experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
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Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting functions.
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Manage and monitor cash flow, funding balances, and financial transactions.
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Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
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Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
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Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
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Conduct financial analyses and provide insights for capital investments, pricing strategies, and cost optimization.
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Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
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Implement and benchmark best practices to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and tax requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
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5 years of experience in a Controller or senior financial management role.
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3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or a related industry preferred.
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BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Benefits
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
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Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
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401(k) with company match from day one.
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Company-paid life insurance.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.