Financial Controller

ShipSquared; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Remote-friendly

Job summary

ShipSquared is a fast-growing, tech-enabled 3PL in Dallas. The Finance Controller leads end-to-end finance, including accounting, client billing, cash, and carrier economics, reporting to the CEO and participating in weekly leadership meetings.

We’re an AI-driven company integrating automation across finance processes. The role demands a fast pace, high standards, and ownership mentality in a lean team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in accounting/finance, incl. 3+ years as Controller or accounting manager with monthly close.
• 3+ years finance in logistics/3PL or ecommerce fulfillment, or finance for a brand with its own fulfillment and carrier program.
• Hands-on activity-based billing incl. storage, handling, and pass-through postage and freight.
• Knowledge of parcel/freight pricing and negotiations with carriers or vendors.
• GAAP knowledge including revenue recognition and principal-vs-agent presentation.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close and deliver accurate financial statements by service line.
• Oversee GL, accruals, reconciliations, and revenue presentation.
• Own client billing and collections reconciled to WMS and shipping data.
• Lead rate negotiations with carriers and vendors; audit invoices and recover credits.
• Model margin impact of rate increases and surcharges; support Sales on pricing.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and a rolling 13-week cash flow; deliver weekly finance/KPI view.
• Manage outside CPA, tax compliance, payroll and internal controls.
• Drive automation across WMS, billing and accounting systems using AI tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP

Accrual accounting

Billing & invoicing

Financial planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ShipHero

WMS integration

Job description

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Financial Controller

Dallas, TX (Remote US considered) Full-time $120,000 to $150,000/yr + performance bonus Posted October 29, 2026

Please read before applying

• You must be proficient with AI tools and use them daily in your work.
• You must be able to build, and have already built, dashboards and other tools with AI.
• You are a fast learner and very computer proficient.
• You are comfortable with a fast pace and a lean team, in a business with heavy AI integration.

The Controller owns ShipSquared's finance function end to end: accounting, client billing, cash, and the carrier and vendor economics that drive margin. Reports to the CEO with a standing seat in the weekly leadership meeting.

About ShipSquared

ShipSquared is a fast-growing, tech-enabled third-party logistics company based in Dallas. We help e-commerce brands scale through fulfillment, freight forwarding, China sourcing and direct-channel services, backed by a proprietary client portal and a growing layer of automation and AI. We are founder-led, move quickly, and expect everyone to act like an owner.

The Role

You will be a strategic partner to the CEO to help drive growth and optimize performance. ShipSquared is an AI-driven company. AI is built into how we operate every day, and our tools and processes evolve quickly. This role reports directly to the CEO, who sets a very fast pace and high standards. We want to be upfront about that: this is a demanding, high-intensity environment, and it is a great fit for someone who is energized by it.

What You'll Do

• Own the monthly close and deliver accurate financial statements, including P&Ls by service line, on a fixed calendar
• Oversee the general ledger, accruals, reconciliations and revenue presentation, including gross vs. net treatment of postage and pass-through freight
• Own client billing and collections, reconciled to WMS and shipping data so every billable activity is captured
• Serve as the point of contact for client billing and invoice questions, resolving issues promptly and professionally
• Lead rate negotiations with parcel carriers, forwarders and key vendors; audit carrier invoices and recover credits
• Model the margin impact of rate increases and surcharges, and partner with Sales to price deals and offers, including quote models, margin floors and deal review
• Own budgeting, forecasting and a rolling 13-week cash flow; deliver a weekly finance and KPI view to leadership
• Manage outside CPA, tax compliance, payroll and internal controls
• Drive automation across WMS, billing and accounting systems, using AI tools where they shorten the close or tighten billing, and build the finance team as we grow

What You'll Need

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 3+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager owning the monthly close
• 3+ years of finance experience in logistics or supply chain (3PL or e-commerce fulfillment, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation), or in finance for a DTC or CPG brand that runs its own fulfillment and carrier program
• Hands-on experience with activity-based billing: storage, handling, and pass-through postage and freight
• Working knowledge of parcel and freight pricing (zones, dimensional weight, surcharges, general rate increases) and a track record negotiating with carriers or vendors
• Strong command of accrual accounting and GAAP, including revenue recognition and principal-vs-agent presentation
• Advanced Excel; experience with cloud accounting systems (QuickBooks Online) and reconciling data from WMS and shipping platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Preferred

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in a founder-led, high-growth company
• Experience with import costing, duties and tariffs, and cross-border flows
• Familiarity with WMS and shipping platforms (e.g., ShipHero), BI tools and finance automation
• Hands-on experience using AI tools or building automations, such as workflows, scripts or integrations, that streamline finance and billing processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $120,000 to $150,000, based on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Performance bonus potential
• Dallas-area candidates preferred; remote candidates anywhere in the U.S. are welcome
• Reports directly to the CEO with a standing seat in the weekly leadership meeting

Who thrives here: fast-moving, adaptable, coachable, a builder, commercially minded, hands-on, and a straight shooter with an owner's mentality.

Relevant Logistics Finance Experience Is Required.

ShipSquared is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.