Regional Business Controller

Perform and manage all functions related to maintaining and reporting accurate and timely financial results, ensuring internal controls and procedures are in place followingapplicablestatutory reporting requirements. Establish and implement both short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures. Provide leadership toward additional value-added activities, in which the accounting function can provide support of operational and departmental excellence while fostering teamwork amongst staff. Ensure system of internal control and check is in place for processing invoices(both revenue and cost), receipts and disbursements. Keep seniorand stationmanagement and personnel informed of financial conditions, activities and trends. Work with managers and collections agencies on specific accounts. Manage credit terms and credit amounts to ensure they are in place and adhered to including oversight of bad debt provision and write offs consistent with company policy. Producereports showing status on past due amounts by locationandclient. Manage all cash postings, short payments and unallocated cash positions to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Initiate weekly conference calls with station manager’s to review the receivable status for each station. Supervises the daily functions of AP staff with responsibilities for training, disciplinary action and promotion in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Ensures all general ledger account reconciliations are completed in a timely manner including identification and resolution to reconciling items. Interactswith vendorstoensure timely and accurate payment of invoices. Plansand implementsAP process improvements to improve efficiency and strengthen controls. Review and analyze AP aging and other AP reports. Other duties as assigned Other Skills & Abilities Ability to meet deadlines and managefinanceteam locally while engaging station managers remotely. Must be willing to engage in all aspects offinance/accountingwhile the company grows. Proven success in driving down past due amounts and DSO figures. Excellent communication skills --- dealing withmultiple layers of station, regional and corporate management as well asclients and vendors. Ability to adapt tochallenges that comes from rapid growth. Education & Experience Minimum of 7years’ experience in managing an AR/AP/GLfunctions for medium or large company Accounting/ Finance degree or equivalent. Experience of internal control and internal check systems relative to Credit and collections. Experience in dealing with foreign currency receivables. Working knowledge of thefreightforwardingand/or customs brokeragebusinessisa plus. Physical Requirements Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment. Job will require punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work. We offer: Quarterly Incentive Plan 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job Employee Recognition and Rewards Program Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities Employee Discounts Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check. Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions. Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Preferred Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crane Freight