RPM Looking for Financial Controller at Royal Oak, MI Full Time

Remove the Complexity from Logistics

RPM is one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America and Europe, servicing the Finished Vehicle logistics and Freight transportation industries. Leveraging a robust network of 50,000+ independent carriers around the globe, we deliver thousands of loads per month and hundreds of thousands of vehicles per year, addressing our customers’ shipping needs by sourcing and developing capacity using our own proprietary technology tools and software. With our continued global expansion into new markets, we have expanded our 3PL solution-driven service offerings to include capacity planning, information technology, network design, strategic planning, and transportation services.

RPM made the Inc. 5000 list 8-straight years, Inc. 5000 Regionals three straight years, was named by Food Logistics as a Top Green Provider, is Great Places To Work® certified, made Crain’s Private 200 Companies three consecutive years, Named by Transport Topics as a Top 100 Freight Broker four consecutive years in a row, awarded the honor of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures, Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces, “Cool Places to Work in Michigan” by Crain’s Detroit Business, named a “Top Place to Work” by Detroit Free Press, and we are 9001 ISO certified, 1401 ISO certified, and an EcoVadis rated supplier.

Our Core Behaviors

• Honesty
• Transparency
• Trust
• Vulnerability
• Accountability

Our Ambition is…

To be known as the North Star of leadership development. That means we think of our “product” as deeply mature, awakened leaders whose job is to help the people we lead find their highest ambition through their work and through their own leadership.

Our Aim is…

To expand and evolve into the most reliable, consistent, and agile source of logistics solutions for our FVL and Freight customers. To transform the entire supply chain, from origin to destination, to be more efficient, effective, and sustainable. To become the solutioning source for digital logistics innovation for our clients, wherever they are going.

Your Role

RPM has undergone significant transformation over the last several years, due to its explosive growth. The Controller will be a new key role on the management team and will be a partner to the CFO and other department leaders. (S)/he will support decision making through accurate, timely and useful Accounting/Finance reporting and analysis. This individual will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of 17 staff members. S/he will be charged with identifying and implementing improvements to processes, procedures, systems and internal controls to position the company for profitable and sustained future growth. We are seeking a Controller who enjoys working cross-functionally to creatively solve business challenges.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity. Team is comprised of 17 members including: AP/AR, 10 of which are offshore employees.
• Prepare and manage the month-end close process including reconciling all accounts, preparation of financial statements, analyzing the financial statements and variances, and ensuring the financial reporting is accurate and delivered on time. This includes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the efforts of reducing month-end close from 10 – 12 days, down to 7 days.
• Ensure financial statements are issued accurately in accordance with GAAP and agreed upon schedules.
• Review reconciliations prepared by accounting team monthly for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of resolution.
• Roll-up sleeves and dive into AP, AR, journal entries and billing issues to identify resolutions.
• RPM has recently established two branches in Europe, including a location in Poland and Amsterdam. Serve as a point-person to consolidate the financials and provide analysis.
• Develop, maintain, document, and oversee the appropriate policies, procedures, and systems to assure that the company has proper accounting records and controls in place. Ensure the company has systems and overall business processes that will improve the effectiveness of the entire organization.
• Analyze trends in the business against identified metrics and KPIs in order to provide recommendations to cross-functional leadership team members.
• Banking: Prepare quarterly bank covenant calculations and support the CFO in managing the banking relationship.
• Manage outside audits, including tax to ensure timely reviews/audits/tax returns.
• Assist in implementing systems, processes, and software that automate internal accounting process and improve efficiencies. Including assisting with the completion of their current implementation of NetSuite.
• Bring new ideas, best practices, and creative perspectives to the team to drive efficiencies, improvements, and impacts to the bottom line.
• Serve as a partner to the CFO to help drive new initiatives and process improvements. Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a senior-level accounting manager
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
• Proven focus streamlining accounting processes
• Exemplary history of financial project management
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
• International experience (Canada or International), preferred
• NetSuite experience, ideal

Attributes & Skills

• Strong financial background with numerical proficiency.
• Evidence of problem solving and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to proficiently use various Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Evidence of being detail-oriented with a strong ability to think and communicate strategically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan projects and lead teams effectively.
• Team player and ability to be flexible, adaptable, and accommodating to employees at all levels.

Compensation And Benefits

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including:

• Base + VC (based on achieving company goals)
• BCBS (medical), Delta Dental & VSP (vision)
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability –paid by RPM
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 401(k) with generous employer match

Be a Part of Something Bigger

To continue our incredible growth and achieve even greater success, we want smart, energetic, well-rounded candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment. We understand our company’s strength comes from our team of dedicated individuals who work better together, embrace change, who are tenacious, persistent, measured, disciplined, loyal, and value trust earned when the job is complete.

Come as You Are

RPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RPM does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

This job description is intended to define the general nature of the work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of employees in this role. All our employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

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