Corporate Controller

Role & Requirements

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced controller to oversee this high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in our industry, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our budgeting and financial reporting processes. The controller will also produce thorough financial status reports for senior managers to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Position Overview:

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
• Establish (in coordination with CEO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
• Manage the month-end close and consolidation process for multiple corporate entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage all cash accounts and treasury activities including forecasting cash and managing the banking relationships.
• Manage external audits for reporting requirements.

Required skills and qualifications

• Five or more years of professional accounting experience, audit firm experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of treasury functions, banking processes and financial data analysis
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
• Experience in streamlining accounting processes
• Exemplary history of financial project management

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field
• Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
• Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant)

What We Offer:

• A front-row seat to a growing business with direct exposure to leadership
• Hybrid work flexibility and a collaborative, no-ego environment

What else?

• *At this time, FreightVana cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.