Controller

Claw Logistics

$90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7-12+ years of accounting experience with leadership roles
  • Expertise in multi-entity accounting and consolidation processes
  • Preferred background in the logistics or transportation sector
  • Experience with CMS/Epicor, TMW software, and advanced Excel is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage accounting for multiple entities and reconcile intercompany transactions
  • Prepare and present consolidated financial reports, managing the month-end close process
  • Collaborate with leadership to analyze profitability, support forecasting, and implement cost control measures
  • Conduct operational cost analysis to inform pricing strategies
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP standards, and manage cash flow
  • Align financial operations with corporate standards and objectives
  • Lead and mentor the Accounting Manager, focusing on process improvement and enhanced reporting
  • Drive terminal-level profitability and support performance improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
  • Collaborative work environment with direct impact on company success
  • Hands-on involvement in strategic financial operations
  • Chance to transition and enhance finance functions in-house
  • Engagement with a growing company in a dynamic logistics sector
Full Job Description
Overview

CLAW Logistics is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations of a growing, multi-entity logistics company. This role will transition higher-level finance functions in-house from our parent company while maintaining established processes and improving financial visibility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions and reconciliations
  • Prepare consolidated financials and manage month-end close
  • Partner with leadership on profitability, forecasting, and cost control
  • Analyze operational costs (labor, fuel, etc.) and support pricing decisions
  • Maintain internal controls, GAAP compliance, and cash flow management
  • Ensure alignment with corporate standards
  • Lead and develop Accounting Manager; improve processes and reporting
  • Support terminal-level profitability and performance improvement


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance
  • 7-12+ years experience, including leadership
  • Strong in multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and close process
  • Logistics/transportation experience preferred
  • Experience with CMS/Epicor, TMW, and advanced Excel preferred

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