Controller - Remote e-commerce, logistics, supply chain, distribution

Donna Cornell Enterprises•Newburgh, NY

19d•$150,000•Remote

About The Position

A growing, multi-entity organization operating in the e-commerce fulfillment and logistics space is seeking a Controller to join its leadership team. This role is open due to an upcoming retirement and offers a clear path to a CFO position within approximately one year. The company supports clients by managing order processing, packaging, shipping, and related logistics coordination across multiple states, without physically handling inventory. The Controller will oversee financial operations across four primary entities and support an additional 12 smaller entities. This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and hands-on accounting capability, with proven ability to build or improve financial systems and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience working across multiple entities, prior team management experience, and a background in e-commerce, logistics, supply chain, or distribution industries. The position is comfortable working in a fully remote environment with periodic domestic travel.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in a Controller or similar leadership role
Strong combination of strategic thinking and hands-on accounting capability
Experience working across multiple entities
Proven ability to build or improve financial systems and reporting
Proficiency in QuickBooks
Prior team management experience required

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience is a plus
Background in e-commerce, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or similar industries preferred
Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with periodic domestic travel (typically short trips of 2–3 days for conferences or meetings)

Responsibilities

Oversee financial operations across four primary entities and support an additional 12 smaller entities
Manage and mentor a team of four direct reports
Remain hands-on with accounting functions, including journal entries and financial oversight
Build, improve, and streamline financial systems and reporting processes, particularly around cash flow and intercompany activity
Manage financial reporting across multiple entities (currently non-consolidated), with a focus on scalability and improved structure
Monitor multi-state operations and identify tax filing requirements as the business grows
Work primarily within QuickBooks, along with one entity on NetSuite and a proprietary internal logistics system
Coordinate with a PEO for payroll and related functions