Assistant Financial Controller

Direct Customer Solutions; Bells (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Customer Solutions (DCS) is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee AP/AR, internal controls, and audit documentation. You will collaborate with the Senior Controller to complete audits, month-end close, and client invoicing.

The role requires strong leadership of the finance team, attention to regulatory compliance, and the ability to manage cash flow and reconciliations across locations. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes; maintain internal controls.
• Collaborate with senior controller to complete audits, month-end close, and client invoicing.
• Maintain documentation for audit purposes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Perform ledger reconciliations and support external auditors as needed.
• Lead and develop the finance/accounting team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Management/supervision

Communication (written)

Organization/time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

Direct Customer Solutions (DCS) is an independent pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3PL) company that helps manufacturers gain greater control over their supply chains. The organization provides direct distribution for manufacturing partners, along with warehousing and cold chain logistics designed to protect product integrity. DCS also supports specialty drug and 340B distribution, backed by dedicated client management focused on long-term, trust-based partnerships. The team is committed to delivering reliable, compliant, and transparent solutions that enable partners to succeed. At DCS, every package is treated with the importance of a patient, underscoring the company’s focus on quality and care.

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Senior Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for overseeing AP/AR processes, managing internal controls, and maintaining strict documentation for audit purposes. They will collaborate with the senior controller to complete audits, month end close, and invoicing of clients

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Assist with managing cash flow by tracking all accounts receivable and facilitating collection from clients.
• Perform reconciliations of ledger accounts.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Leadership: Direct the Finance and accounting team and ensure their ongoing professional development and training.
• A set of core skills, including deep financial expertise, strategic planning abilities,leadership and communication skills, technological savvy, and an understanding of regulatory and compliance issues.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a combination of desk work and hands-on applications within the company

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday.

Travel

Travel is required to multiple locations as business needs demand up to 30% may be expected.

Required skills and qualifications

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Three to Five years or more of related experience required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

DCS LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.