Controller - Onsite (GAAP, AR, AP) jobs in United States
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CGS Business Solutions · 20 hours ago

Controller - Onsite (GAAP, AR, AP)

CGS Business Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in IT staffing and consulting, dedicated to helping skilled professionals advance their careers. The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations for a global transportation company, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and sustainable growth.

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Hiring Manager
Jordan Orlando
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Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage month-end and year-end close processes
Develop financial reports, KPIs, and variance analyses for ownership
Coordinate with external CPAs on tax filings, reviews, and audits
Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
Analyze profitability by service type, customer, contract, vehicle, and route
Provide clear, practical financial insights to ownership to support decision-making
Monitor and report on labor, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and overhead costs
Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital
Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Oversee billing, collections, and credit processes
Ensure compliance with financial, insurance, and regulatory requirements
Oversee accounting for fleet assets, including capitalization, depreciation, leases, and disposals
Partner with operations on fleet purchases, replacements, and cost analysis
Track and analyze fleet-related expenses (maintenance, fuel, insurance)
Support pricing decisions, contract reviews, and RFP financial modeling
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Improve accounting processes and systems, including integrations with dispatch, payroll, and operational platforms
Work collaboratively with Operations, HR, Dispatch, and Sales
Support growth initiatives, system upgrades, and potential acquisitions

Qualification

GAAPFinancial ReportingAccounting/ERP SystemsAdvanced ExcelCPACMAPayroll ManagementAR ManagementAP ManagementMulti-Entity AccountingFleet AccountingRisk ManagementBudgetingForecastingCost AnalysisLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility
Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience
Experience in service-based, transportation, logistics or similar industries
Hands-on experience managing payroll, AR, AP, and multi-entity accounting
Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems

Preferred

CPA or CMA
Experience in a family-owned or founder-led business
Familiarity with fleet accounting, leasing, or transportation-related compliance
Experience helping scale or professionalize finance operations

Company

CGS Business Solutions

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CGS Business Solutions engages in application development, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, engineering and staffing services.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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