Assistant Corporate Controller

Job Summary

The Assistant Corporate Controller leads and manages the accounting function for our rapidly growing private equity owned transportation and logistics company. This role supervises staff and works closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to ensure accuracy and integrity across all accounting processes. The Assistant Controller will be instrumental in financial closings, audits, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal controls

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local accounting standards
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements including variance analysis
• Collaborate with subsidiary teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining consistency across global operations
• Maintain the general ledger in Business Central including all GL accounts, cost centers, account groups, profit centers and allocations
• Oversee monthly invoicing and billing processes
• Perform special projects and analysis assigned by CFO or Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
• Assist with audits by preparing the required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

• Monitor company-wide cash balances on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations and investments
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, providing accurate short-term and long-term cash flow projections to senior management
• Work with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to optimize cash management and funding strategies across global operations

Internal Controls & Standard Operating Procedures

• Evaluate and enhance internal financial controls as needed
• Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the accounting department to improve efficiency and consistency in accounting operations

Tax Coordination:

• Support corporate compliance with tax filings, including corporate tax returns, state and local taxes, property taxes, transfer pricing, and international tax requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance
• Guide the team in accounting standards and tax compliance, and encourage cross-functional collaboration across the acquired entities to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required and CPA is preferred
• 8+ years of progressive financial analysis and planning experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, or a private equity-backed environment
• 5+ years of leading others
• Strong experience in establishing standardized accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures
• Extensive experience with cash flow forecasting and cash balance monitoring
• Proficiency with Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics BC) and other ERP systems; experience with ERP implementations is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting standards
• Experience working with private equity firms and understanding their reporting requirements and processes
• Experience with external auditors, tax advisors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP and BI/reporting systems.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office; Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and share knowledge with team members
• Fosters accountability and commitment from the team to achieve department goals
• Ability to plan and effectively set priorities for implementation
• Proven analytic and problem-solving skills in a time-sensitive, logistics environment
• Excels at meeting deadlines and demonstrates superior time management skills
• Natural ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work setting with a strong attention to detail
• Superior communication skills and an ability to motivate people with an emphasis on listening skills
• Ability to relate to and successfully interact across a variety of settings and work well with a broad and diverse workforce throughout the organization
• Demonstrates ability to work in a client-centric setting
• Ability to be flexible as priorities shift
• Consistent in follow-up and follow-through
• Highly motivated team player with an outgoing and positive work attitude
• Credible with a high level of personal integrity
• Adaptive to ICAT’s core values

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Most work is performed indoors in an office setting
• Flexible approach to work, due to clients’ needs and project support requirements
• Regularly use hands to type, handle, or feel
• Required to use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and can focus
• Must have clear, easy to understand oral communication ability
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods. May occasionally need to stoop, climb, or squat

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

• Direct supervision and accountability of staff
• Support team in setting and achieving goals and performance objectives
• Coach and mentor team members
• Identify department training requirements and conduct training, as needed
• Hold regular individual 1x1 and team meetings
• Clearly communicate department and individual initiatives/goals
• Develop, monitor, and review regularly metrics and goals with team members
• Conduct performance appraisals; provide rewards and execute disciplinary actions/workplace solutions for department staff
• Accountable for recruiting and hiring process for new hire requirements
• Maintain an environment that allows the team to be part of ICAT’s overarching goals and mission

Travel Requirement: Yes, up to 25%

Some travel required (by air and/or car) to support multi-site, national operations.

Location: Remote

Salary Range: $111,860 - $131,600

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your dedication and contributions, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about our available opportunities by visiting https://icatlogistics.com

We are not accepting inquiries from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors for this position. Unsolicited outreach will not be considered.

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