Assistant Corporate Controller

Imperative Logistics Group; West Chicago Township (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k + matching contribution

HSA + matching contribution

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Imperative Logistics Group is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the finance organization, owning close, consolidation, and finance transformation initiatives. You will guide GAAP-compliant reporting, internal controls, and cross‑functional process improvements across multiple locations.

The role requires a CPA, deep GAAP knowledge, and experience in system implementations and consolidations. Located in Illinois, with responsibilities across a distributed organization, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA required.
• 7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, including consolidation and financial reporting.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAP-compliant operations.
• Experience leading system implementations, integrations, or accounting transformations.
• Strong Excel skills for scalable models and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close with consolidation across units.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and strong internal controls.
• Coordinate monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain the Accounting Policy Manual aligned with GAAP.
• Lead the annual external audit with auditors and finance teams.
• Oversee Workday Adaptive and SAP Concur system administration and integrations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve processes and scalability.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA

7+ years accounting/finance experience

Tools

Workday Adaptive

SAP Concur

Job description

ABOUT IMPERATIVE LOGISTICS GROUP

Imperative Logistics Group is a diversified supply chain management company, offering a unique portfolio of complementary, premium logistics services. We specialize in Global Forwarding, U.S./Mexico Cross-Border Solutions, Mission Critical Domestic, Expedite Services, and Fine Arts. We propel our customers and their businesses forward keeping them at the forefront of their industries and shaping the next economy.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Corporate Controller is a key leadership role within Imperative Logistics Group’s corporate finance organization. This individual will serve as a hands‑on accounting leader with deep technical accounting expertise, while also owning system implementations, consolidation processes, and continuous finance transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a CPA with strong GAAP foundations who thrives in both tactical execution and change leadership. The Assistant Controller will oversee corporate close and consolidation, lead systems administration and integration efforts, and partner cross‑functionally to improve processes across a geographically distributed organization. The role manages an accounting team based in Laredo, TX, collaborates with finance teams across IL, NY, SC, TX, CA, and OR, and plays a central role in scaling finance operations in a complex, multi‑entity environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidation across multiple business units and entities.


• Ensure GAAP‑compliant financial reporting, strong internal controls, and consistent accounting practices across the organization.


• Coordinate and consolidate monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.


• Own and maintain the company‑wide Accounting Policy Manual, ensuring alignment with GAAP and evolving business needs.


• Lead the annual external audit, partnering with auditors and internal finance teams to ensure timely and accurate completion.


• Partner with the tax firm to support annual tax compliance through accurate and timely data collection.

Systems, Integration & Process Improvement

• Serve as the primary administrator for Workday Adaptive for the cross border team, including: Consolidation and planning models Integrations with source systems Version management and dimensional structures Custom account and attribute maintenance Own administration and optimization of SAP Concur, including expense structure design, process improvements, and evaluation of additional modules.


• Develop and maintain a robust process for tracking and reporting management‑level EBITDA adjustments.


• Play a key role in post‑acquisition and non‑operational integrations, including finance, accounting, HR, insurance, and related functions.


• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate accounting and reporting processes across business units.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team in Laredo, TX, fostering accountability, growth, and operational excellence.


• Partner closely with business‑unit controllers and finance leaders to understand expense trends, operating drivers, and efficiency opportunities.


• Collaborate on the annual budgeting and interim forecasting processes, including development of a rolling corporate P&L forecast.


• Prepare and support board‑level and executive materials, translating complex financial results into clear insights and recommendations.


• Communicate financial trends, risks, and outlooks clearly and effectively to senior leadership.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Support support treasury activities including weekly cash flow monitoring and holding‑company bank transactions.


• Track intercompany borrowing requests, repayments, and related activity.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• Active CPA required


• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in consolidation and financial reporting.


• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience operating in a GAAP‑compliant environment.


• Proven experience leading or supporting system implementations, integrations, or accounting transformations.


• Strong experience with Workday Adaptive (modeling, integrations, reporting).


• Advanced Excel skills, including building scalable models and reporting templates.


• Demonstrated ability to lead change while still executing tactically.


• Experience working across multiple entities, geographies, or business units.


• Ability to travel 50% with a reduction to 25% post project.


• Preferred Experience in the logistics, transportation, or supply chain industry.


• Prior experience supporting M&A integration activities.


• Experience managing or influencing teams in multiple locations.

COMPENSATION

We consider a variety of factors in determining base compensation including but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, market data and geography.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position is in an indoor, office environment, requires the ability to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors verbally and in writing, sit for periods of time, operate typical office equipment which requires seeing and the use of a keyboard. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance


• 401k + matching contribution


• HSA + matching contribution


• Paid Time Off


• Life Insurance


• Employer-paid short and long‑term disability insurance ...and more!

Imperative Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Imperative Logistics Group is a diversified supply chain management company, comprised of a unique portfolio of complementary, premium logistics services focused on Mission Critical Domestic, Fine Arts, and Global Freight Forwarding.