Controller

American Global Logistics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Global Logistics in Atlanta, GA seeks a Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for a growing logistics organization with ~300 employees. You will ensure GAAP compliance, maintain internal controls, and provide timely reports to leadership.

The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic analysis across multiple business units, coordinating audits and tax filings, optimizing working capital, and guiding finance operations in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Ability to partner with multiple departments.
• Experience coordinating external audits.

Responsibilities

• Direct general ledger, AP, AR, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and policy adherence.
• Coordinate annual audits and support tax filings.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Cash management

Audits

Cross-functional

Job description

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions of a growing logistics organization with approximately 300 employees. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintains effective internal controls, manages accounting operations, and provides timely financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership.

The Controller serves as a key financial leader and business partner, supporting multiple departments and/or business entities while ensuring consistent accounting practices, regulatory compliance, and sound financial controls. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on leadership and an understanding of the fast-paced, transaction-driven logistics and transportation environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct all general accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, fixed assets, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial reporting is consistent with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and general ledger.
• Review financial results and investigate significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Support consolidated financial reporting across multiple business units or legal entities, as applicable.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and financial approval processes.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax requirements.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Support tax preparation and filings in coordination with outside tax professionals.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and financial records in accordance with company retention requirements.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management

• Provide oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Monitor customer receivables, aging, collections, and credit exposure.
• Oversee vendor payment processes and ensure appropriate authorization and documentation.
• Monitor daily cash positions and support cash-flow forecasting.
• Review banking activity, reconciliations, and treasury processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital and cash-management practices.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist executive leadership with annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and explain significant variances.
• Develop financial analyses to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.
• Partner with operational leadership to understand profitability by customer, service line, business unit, or other relevant segment.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, financial risks, and areas for improved profitability.