Assistant Controller

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

401K with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

On-Target Supplies & Logistics, Ltd. in Dallas, TX is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management across multiple entities.

This role blends technical accounting leadership with operational finance partnership to ensure accurate reporting and scalable processes in a growing logistics platform. You will oversee the close process, assist with audits, and collaborate with executives to provide actionable insights,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and multi-entity reporting experience.
• Experience with close, audits, and financial reporting in dynamic environments.
• ERP experience in NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks Enterprise.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred; logistics/warehousing background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accuracy across multiple entities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and journal entries.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and intercompany allocations.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and close timelines.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, AR, AP, and working capital trends.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance.
• Coach accounting staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Cross-functional partnering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA-eligible

Tools

NetSuite

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dallas, TX 75208Assistant Controller

Forty Years Strong! On-Target Supplies & Logistics, Ltd., is a regional supply chain logistics management firm with global customers and international responsibilities. For more than 40 years, we have worked with some of the largest companies in the world to design, implement, and manage customized logistics and transportation solutions that help them to gain a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. We are committed to consistently delivering value-adding services, and we do this through our greatest asset: our employees.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay: $90,000 - $115,000/year

Health & Wellness: Company-paid Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program; Medical, Dental, Vision; Supplemental Life Insurance; LTD/STD

Retirement: Company-sponsored 401K Retirement Plan with company match

Other Benefits: Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Location: Dallas, TX., On-site

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Controller/Executive Leadership

Overview:

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management across multiple operating entities. This role blends technical accounting leadership with operational finance partnership and plays a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting, disciplined planning, and financial visibility across the business. As Assistant Controller, you’ll gain end-to-end exposure to how financial decisions impact operations, profitability, and growth—while helping build scalable processes in a growing logistics platform.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close

• Support oversight of general ledger accuracy across multiple legal entities


• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries


• Prepare and review combined financial statements, including intercompany allocations and reconciliations


• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely issue resolution


• Assist in managing and improving the month-end close process, timelines, and controls

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Support the annual budgeting process across operating entities


• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly forecasts, including variance analysis


• Partner with operations and leadership to understand volume, cost drivers, and margin impacts


• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide actionable insights


• Support long-range planning and scenario analysis as the business scales

Cash Management & Working Capital

• Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning


• Monitor AR, AP, and working capital trends in partnership with billing and operations


• Support banking relationships, covenant reporting, and lender requests as applicable


• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and financial discipline

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Assist the Controller in maintaining and strengthening internal controls and accounting policies


• Ensure GAAP compliance and consistency across entities


• Serve as a key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants


• Support annual audits, tax filings, and financial reviews

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Review work prepared by accounting staff; provide guidance and coaching


• Help modernize accounting processes, documentation, and reporting


• Support ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives


• Act as a backup to the Controller and assume increased responsibility as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance


• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience


• Strong working knowledge of GAAP


• Demonstrated experience with multi-entity accounting and combined financial statements


• Experience supporting close, audits, and financial reporting in dynamic work environments


• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis


• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, large datasets)


• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally


• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment


• ERP experience (NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar)


• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred


• Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or outsourced services a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Hiring


• Promotion


• Termination


• Pay


• Benefits


• Training


• Any other aspects of employment

We adhere to:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964


• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990


• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967


• The Equal Pay Act of 1963


• Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) of 1983


• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990


• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967


• The Equal Pay Act of 1963


• Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) of 1983