Assistant Controller

Kane Logistics; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage accounting operations and ensure financial integrity. This hybrid role involves overseeing a team, handling audits, compliance, and improving financial processes while offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and sick time

Company holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oversight of daily operations of the accounting department.
• Support financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Description

About Us:

ID Logistics (IDL), a global leader in third-party logistics, combines entrepreneurial spirit with a dedication to operational excellence. We were founded in Orgon, France, and have a US base in Scranton, PA. We accelerated growth in 2022 after merging with Kane Logistics just three years prior. Now operating as ID Logistics US, we provide comprehensive supply chain solutions across 50+ sites, powered by over 7,000 team members within the United States. With a global workforce of over 38,000 experts and 84 million square feet of facilities across over 400 sites, we're transforming logistics, and this is just the beginning!

Position Summary:

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and overseeing day-to-day accounting functions. This role plays a critical part in all tactical job duties including financial close processes, audits, compliance, and financial analysis. This role will directly manage 1 direct report and have indirect oversight of the Accounting, AR, and Billing departments.

Location: This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site presence. Our selected candidate must reside within a two-hour commute of our Scranton, PA corporate office.

• Candidates living within one hour of Scranton will be required to work on-site three days per week.
• Candidates living between one and two hours from Scranton will be required to work on-site one to two days per week

Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with availability afterhours for any emergencies that may happen or immediate situations that need to be addressed

Competitive Compensation:We offer a competitive salaryof$170,000–$190,000,plus a yearly performance-based bonus, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, sick time, and company holidays.Compensation is based on experience, skills, and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist oversight daily operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, accounts payable, billing and cash collection
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and systems teams to optimize processes and leverage ERP functionality (SAP)
• Assist in the the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, internal controls, and accounting best practices
• Support financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes
• Contribute to the development of financial reporting packages and dashboards
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within financial system
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to support compliance, tax filings (inclusive of personal property and sales/use tax), and audit requirements
• Maintain and enforce proper internal controls and accounting policies
• Partner with other departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency of financial data
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and system implementations

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities in high-volume, multi-entity, or enterprise-level environments supporting multi-customers or large-scale operations in a corporate setting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS; proficiency within SAP and Excel
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage accounting personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred