Controller

Ascendo Resources; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

PTO

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Ascendo Resources seeks an experienced Controller to lead financial operations for a growing transportation and logistics organization. You will report to the President, oversee treasury, financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, and planning, and manage a team of 3 direct and 10 indirect reports.

The ideal candidate balances strategic oversight with hands-on accounting, strengthens controls, improves efficiency, and delivers actionable insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounting and financial management experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience overseeing treasury management, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience managing accounting teams and day-to-day operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with financial systems, process improvements, and software implementation projects.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management.
• Provide strategic financial recommendations to executive leadership and ownership.
• Develop and maintain financial controls to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and propose cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel.
• Manage daily cash positions, ACH, wire transfers, and banking relationships.
• Coordinate annual external audits and tax scheduling; oversee tax reporting.
• Oversee accounts receivable/payable and payroll processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and GAAP compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Treasury management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Concur

Power BI

TriumphPay

Highway

Paylocity

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of a well-established, growing organization in the transportation and logistics industry.

Reporting directly to the Company President, the Controller will serve as the organization's senior financial leader, overseeing treasury management, financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. This position leads a team of 3 direct reports and 10 indirect reports.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented financial leader who can balance high-level financial oversight with hands-on involvement in daily accounting operations. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening financial controls, improving operational efficiencies, ensuring data integrity, and providing actionable financial insights to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Provide strategic financial recommendations to executive leadership and ownership.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, processes, and procedures to improve operational efficiency and accountability.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and recommend opportunities for cost savings and profitability improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage daily cash positions, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and banking relationships.
• Oversee loans and lines of credit, including funding requirements and paydowns.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud and minimize financial risk.
• Provide hands-on oversight of payroll operations and processing.
• Prepare, review, and present accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate annual external audits and prepare supporting financial documentation and tax schedules.
• Oversee tax reporting and coordinate tax return preparation.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for ownership and lenders.

Accounting Operations & General Ledger

• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review and maintain balance sheet accounts, cash accounts, and loan balances.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
• Manage accounting activities related to payroll, prepaid expenses, deposits, merchant services, unbilled revenue, cost of goods sold, loss prevention, and tax accruals.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting data.

Systems, Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Maintain and optimize accounting systems, reporting tools, and financial processes.
• Partner with executive leadership, IT, Human Resources, and legal teams on financial and operational initiatives.
• Support software implementations, system enhancements, and automation projects.
• Leverage financial analytics and reporting tools to improve business decisions and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive accounting and financial management experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing treasury management, cash flow, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Experience managing accounting teams and overseeing day-to-day financial operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with financial systems, process improvements, and software implementation projects.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to executive leadership.
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach while maintaining a strategic perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience within transportation, logistics, third-party logistics (3PL), or a related industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable ERP/accounting systems.
• Familiarity with Concur, TriumphPay, Highway, Paylocity, Synergize, or Power BI.
• Experience with data analytics, reporting automation, and financial systems optimization.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid group life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and immediate vesting upon eligibility, following six months of employment.
• Additional employee benefits.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an assertive, collaborative, and results-driven financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced business environment. This individual must be comfortable working directly with senior leadership while remaining actively involved in accounting operations, financial controls, and process improvements.

We are looking for someone who can see the bigger financial picture, lead a team effectively, and take ownership of the financial health and continued growth of the organization.

EOC

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law