Xpedient Logistics Looking for Financial Controller at Groveport, OH Full Time

Summary

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our growing business. As a leader you will have a team of AR and AP professionals assisting your efforts while you encourage innovation within accounting and finance functions. This individual should be able to do the work, but also lead the work as needed and during times of change!

Job Requirements

• Ensure AP and AR are managed efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure cash is reconciled to bank accounts weekly including international transfers and inter-company accounting.
• Ensure compliance with the various State, Local and Provincial requirements of operating across multiple locations within United States and Canada.
• Support Human Resources and weekly processing of payroll as needed.
• Support the start-up of new locations in new States, Cities across the United States and Canada.
• Support the conversion of from QuickBooks to SAP By Design accounting and finance platform.
• Collaborate with our corporate partners and outside CPA’S on year-end audit and tax documentation gathering process.
• Collaborate with our insurance partners supporting annual business insurance renewals and audits.
• Monthly close of books reporting findings and results to Senior leaders and operations.
• Business reporting compliance and payment related to State and local taxes, annual business licenses, sales/excise tax et al.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as business dictates the need.
• Maintain a process manual for each task and assist in keeping it updated as accounting systems and/or the business changes
• Ability to self-manage, as well as lead teams on short and long term goals
• Responsible for Continuous Improvement Initiatives for their department
• Detail-oriented individual with a strong desire to help enhance business processes and drive growth supported by data
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Proactive communicator and team player who is capable of working with personnel at all levels
• Ability to analyze key financial data and assess its impact on the organization quickly and accurately
• Ability to work with vendors and customers in a professional and tactful manner
• Prior Experience with SAP by Design a big plus
• Budgetary and Financial reporting experience
• Must be able to take initiative on a wide variety of projects essential to growing the business and work autonomously at times
• The reporting process will include month-end close and the preparation of month-end financial statements including comparisons to budget or other scenarios
• Ad hoc analysis is always a possibility
• Reports to Senior Vice President of Finance while liaising and supporting operational leaders and other team members within the business

Additional Details

• Candidate needs to live in Columbus, Ohio or surrounding area. Role will initially be remote (work-from-home) until a regional office is established in Columbus, Ohio, then in-office work would be 2-3 days per week and flexible.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience & Education

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or 10+ years documented work experience in a similar capacity
• CPA desirable, but not required if candidate can demonstrate understanding of accounting standards
• Logistics or supply chain industry experience is a plus
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Paid Life insurance with by up options
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their former experience.