Financial Controller

NewCold; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCold in Maryland is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead site finance with a continuous improvement mindset. This on-site role collaborates with Operations, reports to the Area Controller, and may travel to other locations.

You will oversee the control cycle, monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and internal controls, while driving cost efficiency and financial integrity in a fast-growing, international cold storage company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of accounting and finance experience.
• At least 5 years in a controller/leadership role.
• Experience in warehouse, supply chain, or logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the control cycle (AOP, monthly reporting, forecast).
• Coordinate and submit reporting packages.
• Monitor the site's financial results and identify improvement ideas with Operations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Assist with monthly/annual financial statements, cash flow projections, and budgeting.

Skills

Accounting & Finance Experience

Controller Experience

Logistics Industry Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions.

NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art cold storage facilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly.

To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us!

Your role as a Financial Controller

Key responsibilities:

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$120,000 - $140,000

This position is eligible for a bonus in addition to the base pay range listed above.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the salary band within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Benefits

NewCold also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a full range of competitive benefit programs, generally including health insurance, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition, we offer employees 4 weeks of accrued Paid Time Off as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, and date of hire.

Position Overview

The Financial Controller plays a key role in managing the Finance functions at the site with a continuous improvement mindset and collaboration with operations. This position is part of the U.S. region, finance team and reports to the Area Controller. This is an on-site role that will require occasional travel to other locations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manages the control cycle (AOP, monthly reporting, forecast).
• Coordinates and submits reporting packages.
• Monitors the site's financial results and collaborates with Operations leadership team members to identify improvement ideas.
• Works within different departments to provide guidance, financial expertise and a resource for future growth.
• Fosters a cost-conscious culture while focused on achieving high levels of customer service.
• Works with the managers on improvement initiatives to reduce costs.
• Maintains records in accordance with approved policies, state and federal laws and industry best practices.
• Maintains the creation of strong internal controls.
• Addresses finance needs by deadlines.
• Works with outside service providers (Accounting, Tax, Benefits, etc.) to ensure auditing and compliance requirements are met.
• Adheres to monthly/annual financial reporting requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management comments.
• Completes internal reporting and communication as required.
• Assists with timely and accurate completion of weekly cash flow projections.
• Assists in the annual budget completion with Finance and Operations.
• Supports the shared service center regarding recurring accounting transactions and closing process.
• Reviews accounting records for accuracy.
• Works with outside finance service providers related to local, regional and national compliance and deadlines.
• Coordinates the execution of policies with regional office and global headquarters (e.g. taxes, fees, incentives).

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive in collaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has:

Experience

• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• 5+ years of controller experience.
• Warehouse, supply chain or logistics industry experience preferred.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Why join NewCold?

At NewCold, our people are our most valuable asset. We take pride in our team-oriented culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• The opportunity for professional growth in a fast-scaling, international company.
• The chance to have real impact and innovate alongside other bright minds.
• The challenge of transforming the future of cold storage and food logistics.
• A strong commitment to employee well-being.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewCold provides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel. Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?

NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.