Controller

Seven Oaks Search Group

The Controller / CFO will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations across multiple related entities. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, improving processes, and providing financial insight to support business decision-making.
This is a highly visible, hands-on position requiring someone comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Oversight

Oversee all accounting operations across multiple entities, including logistics, warehousing, and real estate holdings
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger and financial reporting
Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies

Intercompany Accounting

Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations
Ensure proper allocation of shared expenses across entities
Maintain accurate financial records for each legal entity

Month-End Close & Reporting

Own and improve the month-end close process
Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
Provide ownership with timely and accurate financial reporting and insights

Cash Flow & Financial Management

Monitor cash flow and working capital
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Support ownership in financial decision-making and strategic planning

Process Improvement & Cleanup

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Strengthen accounting procedures and reporting structure
Help modernize and improve financial operations where needed

Team Leadership

Supervise and support the Bookkeeper
Provide guidance, structure, and oversight to daily accounting functions

Qualifications

Required:

10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior-level accounting leader
Strong experience managing accounting across multiple entities
Hands-on experience with intercompany reconciliations
Strong general ledger and financial reporting experience
Experience working in QuickBooks
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
Willingness to be hands-on in a lean environment

Highly Preferred:

Experience within logistics, transportation, trucking, warehousing, or asset-based businesses
Experience working in privately held or owner-operated companies
Experience improving and cleaning up accounting processes
Experience supporting ownership directly

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