Accounting Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

National Fleet Management Inc. is a leading provider of truck management solutions in the Southeast. Our innovative approach eliminates the need for truck delivery and pickup, saving time and costs for our customers.

With a focus on quality repairs and outstanding services, we strive to build strong relationships with our team, customers, and vendors.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Corporate Controller reporting directly to the CFO. The Corporate Controller will be responsible for managing financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.

The role also involves overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial guidance to senior management.

The Corporate Controller will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and efficiency. This is a pivotal position that requires an entrepreneurial mindset and an individual who is excited about joining a company during its midsized growth phase.

Principle Job Responsibilities

• Autonomously leads the preparation of journal entries, month-end accruals, bank deposits, inter-company transactions and other transactional based activities
• Assist the Accounting team in the month-end financial closing & reporting processes by ensuring financial results are reported timely and accurately
• Analyze key accounts for reasonableness and ensure proper financial controls are in place and mitigate control deficiencies as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure substantiating documentation will be following GAAP, federal and state obligations.
• Drives accountability with business partners and Operations personnel to ensure that critical processes, procedures and controls are followed
• Assists the CFO and executive management in preparing the annual budget and monthly forecast by incorporating key business strategies, return on capital investments and other KPI’s that drive operational performance.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Participates and occasionally leads cross-functional project teams within a service-based setting
• Continuously improve desk procedures and processes, including documentation, process mapping and efficiency improvements
• Contributes to the larger team while working to achieve individual objectives
• Maintains strong interactive relationships with Operations, Sales and corporate business partners by listening, clarifying and responding effectively.
• Produces ad-hoc in-depth analyses as needed for review by management using enhanced data-driven insights that will influence overall business decision making.
• Assists with external Auditor / accountant requests
• Performs additional duties as assigned / necessary

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Master's degree preferred, but not required
• CPA certification is strongly preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of demonstrated progressive accounting and financial management roles
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation
• Experience in the trucking or transportation industry is a plus
• Experience with Karmak accounting software is desired, but not required
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