Assistant Controller

About You

You are passionate about the role and thrive on solving complex problems with a talented team of colleagues who both challenge and support you. You believe in lifelong learning, constantly honing your skills and staying on the cutting edge of technology. Most importantly, you want to engage your talents to make a meaningful difference by revolutionizing the cargo industry.
About the role

The Assistant Controller will play an important support role, clarifying the financial outlook of our company and its clients with precise, proactive measures. This is a tremendous opportunity to get in at the ground level of an organization looking to build something truly amazing

What you'll do

• Assist with the implementation of company-wide financial systems and accounting/finance related policies and procedures
• Execute mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reports and procedures.
• Study existing and recent legislation to ensure compliance with all financial requirements.
• Support monthly financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts.
• Accurately review, code, reconcile and process vendor invoices.
• Audit and process expense reports and credit card statements.
• Conduct mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors.
• Provide support to and assist with the expansion of the back-office operation for our Mexican entity
• Assist in providing schedules and commentary for operational management account results and variances, and to produce working-capital cash-flow reports.
• Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
• Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting experience with a deep understanding of cash vs. accrual accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, prioritize, organize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills and comfortable with large data volumes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
• Strong desire to continue professional growth through training.

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Does this role sound like the next step in your career?

We'd love to hear from you If you don't meet all of the requirements exactly, we encourage you to use your cover letter to tell us about your unique experience—talent comes from many places, and skills are transferable.

Our Commitment to an Extraordinary Work Environment

At CargoSprint, we value diversity and inclusivity. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community for employees from all backgrounds. Regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, ethnicity, race, or age, you will find a place where you can thrive and be your authentic self.

Our CargoSprint Recruitment Team personally reviews every application.