Financial Controller With Logistics Experience

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER WITH LOGISTICS EXPERIENCE PREFERRABLY IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY (0N SITE ONLY)A financial controller essentially is a company's lead accountant. They oversee accounting activities and ensure that ledgers accurately reflect money coming in and out of the company. Strategic controllers also impact decision making, forecasting, and budgeting at the company level, based on accounting data.RESPONSIBILITIES:Managing all finance and accounting operationsCoordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variancesPrepare and publish timely monthly financial statementsCoordinate the preparation of regulatory reportingResearch technical accounting issues for complianceSupport month-end and year-end close processEnsure quality control over financial transactions and financial reportingManage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filingsDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsAdditional controller duties as necessaryREQUIREMENTS AND SKILLSProven working experience as a Financial Controller5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experienceAdvanced degree in AccountingCPA or CMA preferredThorough knowledge of accounting principles and proceduresExperience with creating financial statementsExperience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end closeExcellent accounting software user and administration skillsTHIS POSITION WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH THE PRESIDENT, OWNER AND VICE PRESIDENTIF YOU HAVE THE SKILL SET AND EXPERTISE WE ARE LOOKING FOR, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO TODAY!All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.