Controller

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a Controller to oversee the company’s daily accounting operations including the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable departments. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, organized and have a proven management track record of supervising and interacting well with others. Excellent customer service and leadership skills are a must.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages all accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing.
• Reviews, evaluates and implements accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures all financial reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares and presents financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Supervises monthly balancing of books and monthly account reviews; prepares and presents monthly financial statements.
• Coordinates annual independent audit and preparation of annual tax documents.
• Directs budget preparation, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification for proposed budgets.
• Provides management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress.
• Ensures compliance with statutory payroll and property tax reporting.
• Monitors receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated.
• Oversees accounts payable function including but not limited to compliance with expense reporting, capitalization policy, and purchase order procedures.
• Assists with company strategic planning.
• Assists with special projects as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees within the accounting department(s).

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements:

• Five to ten years related experience and/or training.
• Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret economic conditions and anticipate the impact on the organization.
• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in SAGE, MS Office especially Excel, US Bank Syncada, and ADP systems.

Competencies:

• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation – Depends on Experience
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program