Remote AI-Driven Finance Controller - Logistics

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

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.