Financial Controller

Circular Economy Group (CEG) is a fast-growing, vertically integrated holding company. We’re a recognized leader in electrical distribution and third-party logistics, and we’re scaling quickly across our operating companies. ARCA — Circular economy partner for industrial OEMs and distributors Eastern Electrical — B2B distributor of electrical equipment Libra Liquidity Auctions — Industrial auctioneer EPRO — Sustainable waste management and recycling for OEMs and distributors Remix Logistics — Operations and investment partner for emerging e=commerce brands The Role We’re hiring a Controller who can do both jobs well. You’ll be the strategic financial partner to the CEO and the person who makes sure the books close cleanly every month. This is a builder’s seat at a company that’s scaling fast. You’ll inherit a small, capable team that already handles the majority of day-to-day transactional work. Your job is to lead them, raise the bar on what we produce, and build the financial infrastructure a multi-entity rollup needs to keep growing. We’re scrappy, and we move fast. We need someone who’s a thought leader on strategy and capital but who will also roll up their sleeves and get the day-to-day done. What You’ll Own Finance Strategy & Accounting Serve as the CEO’s primary financial partner on strategy, capital allocation, and pricing Build and own FP&A: budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and unit economics our businesses Manage banking, lending, and debt relationships; optimize working capital across inventory-heavy businesses Run accurate, timely financials — P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow at both the entity and consolidated level Maintain strong internal controls, intercompany accounting, and a clean audit trail Translate numbers into decisions: tell us where we’re making money, where we’re not, and what to do about it Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and tax coordination Manage inventory accounting and costing across distribution, auction, and 3PL operations Drive the financial side of acquisitions — diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and post-close integration as we continue to roll up the space Own the monthly close, consolidations, and reporting across 4–6 legal entities Treasury & Cash Flow Own weekly cash visibility across all entities and bank accounts, and maintain short-term cash-flow forecasts Track LOC usage, debt service, and liquidity risk — flagging funding needs and timing issues to leadership early Support financing requests, credit applications, and lender reporting Revenue & Margin Analysis Analyze revenue and gross margin by channel Surface margin compression, channel-mix shifts, and pricing issues Connect financial results to actual inventory movement and sell-through Tax, Compliance & Insurance Oversee sales tax reporting, remittance, and exemption certificates across applicable states Coordinate multi-entity tax planning and filings with outside CPAs Manage insurance renewals, certificates of insurance, claims, and audits Serve as the primary financial point of contact for CPAs, insurance brokers, lenders, and banks Team & systems Lead and develop the existing small, capable finance team Choose, implement, and improve the financial systems Build the repeatable processes and reporting cadence that a growing rollup depends on What We’re Looking For Must-haves Proven experience as a Controller, VP Finance, or Head of Finance — ideally having done both strategic and hands-on accounting work Startup or high-growth experience — you’ve operated where things are unfinished and built structure from scratch Multi-entity accounting and consolidation experience Genuinely hands‑on: comfortable in the GL and the spreadsheets, not just the boardroom Strong command of cash management and working capital in an inventory- or asset-heavy business The scrappy, get‑it‑done mindset that matches how we operate Strongly preferred Experience in distribution, wholesale, logistics/3PL, manufacturing, or another inventory-intensive industry M&A / integration experience (diligence, deal structuring, folding acquired companies into the parent) Experience managing remote and/or offshore team members Why You’ll Want This A true build opportunity — you’re the architect of the finance function, not a caretaker of someone else’s A front-row seat on acquisitions and rollup strategy as we grow Five distinct businesses and a vertically integrated model Direct access to the ownership group and real influence on where the company goes Compensation $100,000-$150,000 per year based on experience and fit Bonus package based on EBITDA Profit Interest Plan Health Insurance, 401k, and other benefits Job Features Job Category Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr Arcaindustries