We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core finance operations for a transport organization in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position will oversee accounting, billing, treasury, payroll, and collections while ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings deep month-end close expertise, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to support business leaders with clear financial insight.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day performance across billing, carrier accounting, general accounting, treasury, collections, and payroll to maintain service levels and financial accuracy.
- Direct the monthly close cycle by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, balance sheet activity, and profit-and-loss results to deliver timely financial statements.
- Ensure accounting records and reporting processes remain accurate, complete, and compliant with organizational standards and applicable regulations.
- Establish and refine financial controls that verify carrier payments align with current contractual terms and approved practices.
- Lead budgeting activities for multiple business units, track results against plan, and provide recommendations based on performance trends.
- Partner with operational leaders to explain financial impacts, support decision-making, and identify opportunities to improve margins and cash flow.
- Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and safeguarding measures that strengthen internal control over company assets.
- Coordinate external audit support and tax preparation activities with outside accounting advisors and maintain productive relationships with banks, vendors, and other third parties.
- Collaborate with subsidiary finance teams to prepare consolidated reporting and promote consistent accounting practices across the broader business.
- Recruit, coach, and evaluate finance staff while supporting special projects and additional business priorities as assigned by executive leadership.