Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Multi-Entity Accounting | Budgeting & Forecasting | Logistics Operations

Pay: $90,000 - $115,000 annually, plus discretionary/performance bonus Health & Wellness: Company-paid Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program; Medical, Dental, Vision; Supplemental Life Insurance; LTD/STD Retirement: Company-sponsored 401K Retirement Plan with company match Other Benefits : Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Location: Dallas, TX., On-site

About Us

We are a growing outsourced logistics company providing transportation, warehousing, and supply chain services to a diverse client base. Our organization operates through multiple legal entities that roll up into combined (non-consolidated) financial statements, offering an ideal environment for professionals looking to transition from public accounting or consulting into a hands-on, operationally engaged industry role.

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management across multiple operating entities. This role blends technical accounting leadership with operational finance partnership and plays a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting, disciplined planning, and financial visibility across the business. As Assistant Controller, you'll gain end-to-end exposure to how financial decisions impact operations, profitability, and growthwhile helping build scalable processes in a growing logistics platform.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

Support oversight of general ledger accuracy across multiple legal entities

Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries

Prepare and review combined financial statements, including intercompany allocations and reconciliations

Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely issue resolution

Assist in managing and improving the month-end close process, timelines, and controls

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

Support the annual budgeting process across operating entities

Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly forecasts, including variance analysis

Partner with operations and leadership to understand volume, cost drivers, and margin impacts

Monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide actionable insights

Support long-range planning and scenario analysis as the business scales

Cash Management & Working Capital

Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

Monitor AR, AP, and working capital trends in partnership with billing and operations

Support banking relationships, covenant reporting, and lender requests as applicable

Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and financial discipline

Controls, Compliance & Audit

Assist the Controller in maintaining and strengthening internal controls and accounting policies

Ensure GAAP compliance and consistency across entities

Serve as a key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants

Support annual audits, tax filings, and financial reviews

Leadership & Process Improvement

Review work prepared by accounting staff; provide guidance and coaching

Help modernize accounting processes, documentation, and reporting

Support ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives

Act as a backup to the Controller and assume increased responsibility as needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

710+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong working knowledge of GAAP

Demonstrated experience with multi-entity accounting and combined financial statements

Experience supporting close, audits, and financial reporting in dynamic work environments

Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, large datasets)

Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally

Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment

ERP experience (NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar)

CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred

Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or outsourced services a plus

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits

Direct exposure to Controller and senior leadership

Broad scope across accounting, planning, and cash management

Hands-on operational exposure and decision-making influence

Collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Clear path to Controller-level responsibilities as the company grows and transitions leadership