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The Controller, working with other management, will have ownership of achieving company performance metrics, including expense management and job profitability.\nResponsibilities\nProvide monthly reporting of all company financial results by the 10th of the month following, including general ledger and account reconciliations, fixed asset depreciation schedules, inventory controls, comparative and budgetary financial analysis, banking and cash flow, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.\nBuild and evaluate cost accounting structures for all areas of the business, identify inefficiencies, and work with department managers to implement cost improvements.\nCreate, monitor, and report around budgetary controls, including providing financial analytics around all areas of financial, cost, production, operational and budgetary reporting.\nContinue to improve efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of all accounting functions and internal controls, including purchasing/accounts payable, billing/accounts receivable, cost accounting, financial reporting, etc.\nLead the ERP implementation and optimization to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.\nIn coordination with third-party IT service providers, oversight of information systems hardware, networking, and software services.\nDocument and maintain workflow and processes for all Finance and Accounting functions, including evaluation and maintenance of the proper systems and control environment for all entities.\nLead the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions, including supervising the accounting staff team.\nLead annual insurance evaluations and renewal processes for all liability, property and casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance ensuring most cost-effective insurance strategies. Handle all compliance, including leases, quarry compliance, contract renewals, service agreements, IFTA reporting, license plate renewals, etc.\nManage risk and collections of accounts.\nApprove and deposit checks and confirm positive pay.\nPrepare documentation for external auditors.\nCollaborate with operational department heads to build P&L statements for each business unit, location, and job to accurately reflect financial performance.\nReview financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance, including balance sheets and P&L statements.\nPrepare and sign off on lien waivers and approve credit applications.\nMaintain equipment list and analyze the level of current portion of long-term debt in relation to current assets.\nComplete sales tax returns and real estate tax payments.\nReconcile bank statements and loans.\nCash management and inter-company allocations.\nServe as a liaison to Human Resources, providing support for payroll, benefits administration, personnel updates, and upholding company policies.\nWith President, support short and long-term investment objectives, including growth of existing business units, acquisition strategies, and future divestiture events. Based on these objectives, develop short and long-term capital strategies and structures which optimize balanced financial and operational performance.\nPerformance Expectations\nCommunicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations\nStrong numerical proficiency, organization, good problem-solving skills, and excellent use of logic.\nStrong understanding of accounting processes and financial data analysis\nExcellent leadership skills and big-picture method in approaching tasks\nWorking knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting\nAbility to translate complex financial concepts to managers at all levels\nFinancial project management\nAbility to delegate tasks accordingly\nBe a role model for a positive and progressive company culture.\nMust Have\nIndustry Experience (Aggregate Construction or Logistics)\nCPA or CA\nPublic Accounting\n#Financial #Reporting #Accounting #Close #ERP #Accounting #Process #Improvement #CPA #CA #Public #Accounting\nPay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nExperience:\nTransportation / Logistics/ Aggregate Construction: 5 years (Required)\nCPA or CA: 5 years (Required)\nPublic Accounting: 5 years (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Seternity Solutions","rawCompany":"seternity solutions","city":"Mokena","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T10:40:12.281Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"484110","title":"General Freight Trucking, Local","slug":"general-freight-trucking-local"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller (Transportation / Logistics)","description":"Department Accounting\nReports To President\nShift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM\nPrimary Purpose of Position\nThe Controller is responsible for the oversight, preparation, analysis, and distribution of the company's consolidated financial statements, and manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, including variance analysis to ensure accurate, timely, and relevant financial reporting. 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