Controller

Tucker Company Worldwide•Haddonfield, NJ

14d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller supports the company’s overall strategy and executive leadership’s decision-making ability by leading an exceptional accounting function and ensuring the accuracy of the company’s financial reporting, the effectiveness of the month-end close process, and the efficient management of billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow. The Controller will oversee budgeting and forecasting, maintain strong internal controls, and lead and develop the accounting team. This role will also focus on continually improving accounting processes, strengthening financial visibility, and supporting operational and leadership decision-making. The Controller is expected to operate as both a hands-on leader and a strategic partner to leadership.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 8-10 years of experience of progressive financial experience, including as Controller, in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Experience leading a team
Strong analytical skills, including use of Excel
Strong knowledge and involvement in financial reporting and month-end close
Experience with billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes
Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

MBA
Experience in surface logistics
Experience with ERP/accounting systems
Experience with reporting tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the month-end close process
Review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly
Prepare and review monthly financial statements
Perform variance analysis and explain results to leadership
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
Coordinate year-end audit and tax support
Ensure financial records are audit-ready
Continuously improve the close process and reduce close timeline
Oversee customer billing and invoicing processes
Monitor and manage AR aging and collections
Work with operations and sales to resolve billing disputes
Oversee carrier payables and vendor payables
Ensure timely processing of carrier invoices and overhead vendor invoices
Monitor unbilled revenue and accrued expenses
Track and report DSO and payment cycles
Improve billing, collections, and payment workflows
Implement processes that improve cash flow and working capital
Coordinate and manage the annual budget process
Work with department leaders to develop department budgets
Consolidate budget assumptions and prepare budget models
Prepare monthly budget vs. actual reporting
Update forecasts periodically throughout the year, as requested
Analyze and explain budget variances
Support leadership with financial modeling and planning
Improve budgeting and forecasting processes over time
Maintain accounting and other financial policies and procedures
Ensure internal controls over cash, billing, and payments are effective
Document accounting workflows and processes
Identify risk areas and implement process improvements
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
Coordinate audit requests and financial audits
Improve accounting workflows and reduce manual processes
Oversee payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
Review payroll for accuracy, including commissions, bonuses, and variable compensation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Oversee payroll tax filings and related reporting
Ensure proper recording of payroll in the general ledger
Manage payroll-related accruals (bonuses, commissions, PTO, etc.)
Coordinate with HR on employee data, compensation changes, and benefits deductions
Maintain payroll controls and confidentiality of employee information
Improve payroll processes and ensure scalability as the company grows
Manage and supervise accounting staff
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations
Review work for accuracy and completeness
Ensure deadlines are met across the accounting function
Train, mentor, and develop team members
Foster open communication and collaboration within the team
Create a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement
Develop team members to take on increasing responsibility over time
Ensure the accounting team operates as a reliable and responsive partner to the organization
Identify and implement process improvements
Improve efficiency of accounting and billing workflows
Assist with ERP, accounting system, and integrations
Reduce manual processes and improve automation
Improve financial reporting and visibility for leadership
Support system implementations and upgrades