Controller

Overview

Administers accounting policies & directives, maintains Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable records, prepares financial accounts, interfaces with auditors and bankers, prepares budgets and analyzes results for management, monitors purchasing and inventory systems. These functions will be performed for Centerline Logistics Corp. and all subsidiary companies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Accounting Staff
• Review critical control points PR/AR/AP
• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, etc.
• Prepare detailed variance report comparing to budgets and prior periods for management
• Implement financial systems
• Control purchasing and inventory systems
• Maintain banking relationships
• Interface with auditors
• Administer accounting policies & directives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in business or accounting
• Valid CPA
• 5-8 years’ experience in accounting and finance
• 3 years of increasingly responsible management experience in the maritime industry
• Experienced in fuel terminal operations and controls
• Knowledge of accounting, finance and taxation issues
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry
• Ability to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently or with no guidance
• Ability to get along with office staff and terminal employees
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, and Accounting software
• Valid State driver’s license
• Capable of making decisions and giving directions to others within approved guidelines

Job Condition and Environment

• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Infrequent light physical effort required.

Expected Hours of Work

• Normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, however hours will need to be flexible depending on Company needs.
• May be required to travel both domestically and internationally up to one week at a time.

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.