Controller

Company Profile: Benefits Performance-based bonus opportunity. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off and company holidays. 401(k) plan. Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing and entrepreneurial organization. Job Description: Position Summary FTDI is a growing third-party logistics (3PL), warehousing, transportation, and distribution company operating multiple facilities and legal entities across California, Nevada, and New Jersey. We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function, strengthen financial reporting, improve internal controls, and serve as a key business partner to ownership. This position is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across five legal entities, managing a small accounting team, maintaining accurate financial records, and delivering timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with higher-level financial analysis and business support. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with ownership and play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth, operational improvement initiatives, and future strategic opportunities. Job Requirements: Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Reporting Manage all accounting operations across five legal entities. Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting records and procedures. Perform and review account reconciliations and general ledger activity. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across all entities. Prepare consolidated financial reporting for ownership. Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to improve operational and financial performance. Team Leadership Directly supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable personnel. Establish accountability, performance expectations, and department priorities. Assist with training and development of accounting staff. Foster a culture of accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. Cash Management & Treasury Manage daily cash position and liquidity planning. Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts. Monitor working capital and cash utilization. Assist ownership with banking relationships and lender reporting requirements. Payroll & Compliance Oversee payroll processing through Paychex. Ensure compliance with payroll tax requirements and reporting obligations. Coordinate annual tax preparation with the company's outside CPA firm. Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for tax and audit purposes. Support annual audits and other financial reviews as required. Financial Analysis & Business Partnership Work closely with ownership on budgeting, labor planning, and financial analysis. Analyze actual results against budget and forecast. Develop operational and financial reporting tools to support decision-making. Assist with profitability analysis by customer, facility, and business line. Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost controls, and operational efficiencies. Support capital expenditure planning and return-on-investment analysis. Process Improvement Improve accounting workflows and internal controls. Establish a structured month-end close process with a goal of reducing close timelines from approximately 30 days to 10-14 business days. Recommend and implement best practices in accounting and financial reporting. Support future system improvements and accounting automation initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience. 3+ years of accounting leadership, Assistant Controller, or Controller-level experience. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. Experience managing multi-entity accounting environments. Experience supervising accounting personnel. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Preferred Qualifications CPA designation is a plus but not required. Experience in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, or 3PL environment is strongly preferred. Experience working with multiple operating entities and interstate operations. Experience improving accounting processes and shortening month-end close cycles. Experience with private equity-backed companies, lender reporting, banking relationships, audits, or acquisition-related financial reporting is highly desirable. FTDI Corp