Controller
Controller About Navigate Logistics Navigate is committed to our customers and partners, combining technology, visibility, and proven logistics capabilities to meet the evolving demands of final-mile delivery. As a family-run business, we believe great partnerships are built on trust, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of our customers’ delivery needs. Those principles remain at the heart of who we are.
Position Summary:
The Controller will oversee all accounting and reporting activities for the fast-paced critical mile delivery operations. This role is responsible for ensuring data integrity, managing internal controls, and leading the accounting team. The ideal candidate has strong logistics or transportation accounting experience and excels at managing complex, high-volume transactional data.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & CloseLead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Manage balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
Support audits and coordinate requests from external auditors.
Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Accounting Operations:
Oversee accounts receivable, including billing, collections and cash application, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Oversee driver settlement and payout systems, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for both independent contractors (1099) and agents.
Perform customer aging reviews and escalation of delinquent accounts.
Monitor DSO trends and implement initiatives to improve cash conversion.
Controls & Compliance:
Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and close checklists.
Review reserve calculations, including bad debt reserves and allowance methodologies.
Monitor adherence to segregation of duties and approval workflows.
Business Partnership & Operations Support:
Partner with the FP&A team and executive leadership to support the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes. Collaborate with Operations to improve billing accuracy, productivity, and process efficiency.
Leadership & Team Development:
Lead and develop accounting personnel.
Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
Drive process improvement initiatives and automation opportunities.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, customer service, and financial stewardship.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA required.6 to 10 years, mix of progressive accounting and managerial experience.
Experience in transportation, logistics, final-mile, critical-mile, or supply chain operations preferred.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, treasury, payroll, AP, AR, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP systems, transportation management systems, and high-volume transaction environments.
Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting multi-location operations.