Financial Controller

Oversee corporate financial leadership for a diversified holding company with trucking, leasing, heavy-duty repair, and parts inventory operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across 4 affiliated companies
• Run monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare consolidated and entity-level financial statements
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and applicable accounting standards
• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Analyze profitability by business unit, customer, fleet, and service line
• Produce financial reports and recommendations for ownership and executive leadership
• Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, and financial reviews
• Oversee billing, collections, and customer account management
• Monitor aging reports and collection activity
• Oversee freight billing, repair invoicing, lease payments, and inter-company receivables
• Manage vendor payment processes and ensure timely payment of vendors, lenders, taxes, and other obligations
• Set purchasing controls and expense management procedures
• Negotiate vendor terms and monitor supplier performance
• Oversee controls for fuel, parts, maintenance, equipment, and operating expenses
• Oversee accurate payroll processing and payroll tax compliance
• Administer health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefit programs
• Coordinate annual benefit renewals and employee enrollment
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and employment regulations
• Develop and maintain employee policies, handbooks, and HR procedures
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Support capital planning and equipment replacement strategies
• Oversee inventory accounting and internal controls for parts and shop supplies
• Establish cycle count procedures and inventory reconciliation processes
• Safeguard company assets and financial resources
• Manage insurance renewals
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify operational and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Establish performance standards and accountability measures
• Improve systems, workflows, and reporting processes
• Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting and administrative teams
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, and internal controls
• Experience managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Depreciation Schedules
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including Importing & Exporting
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Technologies

• QuickBooks Enterprise
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Preferred

• CPA designation and/or Master’s Degree
• Experience in trucking, transportation, fleet management, leasing, repair facilities, or related industries
• Experience with inventory
• Understanding of multi-entity company structure

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
• Cash flow and working capital performance
• Accounts receivable collection effectiveness
• Accounts payable management and vendor relations
• Payroll accuracy and compliance
• Employee retention and benefits administration effectiveness
• Inventory accuracy and turnover
• Repair shop profitability and labor efficiency
• Fleet utilization and lease profitability
• Successful audit and regulatory outcomes
• Budget-to-actual performance and profitability improvements

Compensation & Benefits

• USD 85,000 - 120,000 per year
• Annual profit share
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership role with direct impact on company growth and success

Location: Fort Wayne, IN (onsite)