Regional Business Controller

Crane Freight; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition program

Volunteer time

Employee discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane Freight is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage AR/AP/GL functions and drive accurate financial reporting. You will oversee internal controls, cash postings, and credit management while coordinating with station managers and vendors.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting leadership, degree in Accounting/Finance, and proven ability to improve processes during growth. On-site position in Houston with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in managing AR/AP/GL functions for medium to large companies.
• Experience with internal controls and internal checks related to credit and collections.
• Experience handling foreign currency receivables.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage all functions related to maintaining and reporting accurate and timely financial results.
• Establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
• Provide leadership toward value-added activities supporting operational excellence and teamwork.
• Ensure internal controls and checks for processing invoices, receipts and disbursements.
• Keep senior and station management informed of financial conditions and trends.
• Work with managers and collection agencies on specific accounts.
• Manage credit terms and write-offs in line with policy.
• Produce reports on past due amounts by location and client.
• Manage cash postings, short payments and unallocated cash for timely reporting.
• Initiate weekly conference calls with station managers to review receivables.
• Supervise AP staff and manage training and discipline per policy.

Skills

AR/AP/GL management

financial reporting

stakeholder communication

team leadership

financial controls

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Perform and manage all functions related to maintaining and reporting accurate and timely financial results, ensuring internal controls and procedures are in place followingapplicablestatutory reporting requirements.
• Establish and implement both short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
• Provide leadership toward additional value-added activities, in which the accounting function can provide support of operational and departmental excellence while fostering teamwork amongst staff.
• Ensure system of internal control and check is in place for processing invoices(both revenue and cost), receipts and disbursements.
• Keep seniorand stationmanagement and personnel informed of financial conditions, activities and trends.
• Work with managers and collections agencies on specific accounts.
• Manage credit terms and credit amounts to ensure they are in place and adhered to including oversight of bad debt provision and write offs consistent with company policy.
• Producereports showing status on past due amounts by locationandclient.
• Manage all cash postings, short payments and unallocated cash positions to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Initiate weekly conference calls with station manager’s to review the receivable status for each station.
• Supervises the daily functions of AP staff with responsibilities for training, disciplinary action and promotion in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Ensures all general ledger account reconciliations are completed in a timely manner including identification and resolution to reconciling items.
• Interactswith vendorstoensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Plansand implementsAP process improvements to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Review and analyze AP aging and other AP reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to meet deadlines and managefinanceteam locally while engaging station managers remotely. Must be willing to engage in all aspects offinance/accountingwhile the company grows.
• Proven success in driving down past due amounts and DSO figures.
• Excellent communication skills --- dealing withmultiple layers of station, regional and corporate management as well asclients and vendors.
• Ability to adapt tochallenges that comes from rapid growth.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 7years’ experience in managing an AR/AP/GLfunctions for medium or large company
• Accounting/ Finance degree or equivalent.
• Experience of internal control and internal check systems relative to Credit and collections.
• Experience in dealing with foreign currency receivables.
• Working knowledge of thefreightforwardingand/or customs brokeragebusinessisa plus.

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job will require punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

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