Controller
Confidential Logistics Supply Chain, Miami, FL, United States
Position Summary:
As the Controller, you will serve as the architect of our global financial operations. The Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial statements, maintaining a rigorous general ledger, and establishing robust internal controls. The role will oversee end-to-end accounting functions, including payroll and comprehensive financial reporting. Beyond oversight, the Controller will act as a strategic partner to the business by driving financial performance through meticulous budgeting, project development, and proactive regulatory compliance.
An ideal candidate will possess an advanced understanding of full-cycle accounting in a highly transactional environment, as well as experience managing professional teams that perform related finance and business activities. The Controller will have experience compiling and analyzing data and results, preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations within an internal control framework, managing report distributions, as well as maintaining metrics and templates needed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our financial reporting requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare internal financial statements and other customized financial reporting packages (internal and external)
Collaborate with department heads to provide financial transparency and ensure departmental spending aligns with the overall corporate strategy
Work closely with external service firms managing the preparation of local, state, and federal filings
Report budgeting variances to executives
Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger employees
Develop internal controls to improve accuracy
Perform routine balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
Leads the month and quarter end financial close process
Manage cash flow, leading both internal and external audits
Maintain accounting records, including general ledger, payroll, and taxes
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop and monitor KPIs to provide actionable insights that support executive decision-making
Monitors and manages bank covenant compliance and facilitates regular reporting requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
MBA or Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is desirable, but not required.
8+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
CPA, CGMA, and/or CMA preferred, but not required.
A minimum of 3+ years in a management capacity.
Proficiency in enterprise software like NetSuite, SAP, Oracle Fusion or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Expertise in preparing balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow forecasts.
Advanced understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS (including experience with ASC 842/ IFRS 16) is required.
The ability to maintain the highest ethical standards in financial reporting and explain complex financial data to non-financial department heads.
The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company does not tolerate discrimination against job applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, and military status or any other protected class recognized under federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company's employment practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms
and conditions of employment.
As the Controller, you will serve as the architect of our global financial operations. The Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial statements, maintaining a rigorous general ledger, and establishing robust internal controls. The role will oversee end-to-end accounting functions, including payroll and comprehensive financial reporting. Beyond oversight, the Controller will act as a strategic partner to the business by driving financial performance through meticulous budgeting, project development, and proactive regulatory compliance.
An ideal candidate will possess an advanced understanding of full-cycle accounting in a highly transactional environment, as well as experience managing professional teams that perform related finance and business activities. The Controller will have experience compiling and analyzing data and results, preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations within an internal control framework, managing report distributions, as well as maintaining metrics and templates needed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our financial reporting requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare internal financial statements and other customized financial reporting packages (internal and external)
Collaborate with department heads to provide financial transparency and ensure departmental spending aligns with the overall corporate strategy
Work closely with external service firms managing the preparation of local, state, and federal filings
Report budgeting variances to executives
Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger employees
Develop internal controls to improve accuracy
Perform routine balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
Leads the month and quarter end financial close process
Manage cash flow, leading both internal and external audits
Maintain accounting records, including general ledger, payroll, and taxes
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop and monitor KPIs to provide actionable insights that support executive decision-making
Monitors and manages bank covenant compliance and facilitates regular reporting requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
MBA or Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is desirable, but not required.
8+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
CPA, CGMA, and/or CMA preferred, but not required.
A minimum of 3+ years in a management capacity.
Proficiency in enterprise software like NetSuite, SAP, Oracle Fusion or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Expertise in preparing balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow forecasts.
Advanced understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS (including experience with ASC 842/ IFRS 16) is required.
The ability to maintain the highest ethical standards in financial reporting and explain complex financial data to non-financial department heads.
The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company does not tolerate discrimination against job applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, and military status or any other protected class recognized under federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company's employment practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms
and conditions of employment.