Controller

Flex HR • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Controller is a hands-on finance leader in a growing global freight forwarding company. Reporting to the CEO, this role owns the financial statements and month-end and year-end close while leading direct reports responsible for day-to-day financial operations. The Controller will champion the digitization of finance processes and documentation, replacing manual workflows with modern, scalable systems that support the company’s growth.

The position calls for an ambitious, growth-minded player-coach who is comfortable with technology and can balance accounting execution with team development, process improvement, and communication of financial data to non-financial stakeholders. The Controller is expected to exercise sound business judgment, maintain attention to detail, adapt to a fast-changing environment, and act with integrity and discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of senior accounting experience, including leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Freight forwarding or transportation industry experience; candidates from other industries are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close and personally prepare the financial statements.
• Oversee the general ledger, including account reconciliations and accruals.
• Build and maintain reporting and dashboards that provide leadership with clear, timely visibility into performance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and overhead, including billing, collections, vendor payments, and expenses.
• Monitor cash flow, DSO, and carrier and vendor payment cycles.
• Analyze business-unit profitability to support operational decision-making.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and partner with operational leaders to act on them.
• Maintain strong financial controls over operational processes.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of direct reports, setting clear expectations and ensuring day-to-day work flows smoothly.
• Improve existing processes and digitize workflows and documentation, moving the team from manual work to automated, scalable systems.
• Guide the team through technology adoption and change.

Benefits

• Base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 plus an annual performance bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and additional benefits.
• A visible leadership role with direct access to senior executives.
• The opportunity to shape the finance function of a growing global business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior