Strategic Logistics Controller - KPI-Driven Finance Leader

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 98,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Controller with logistics industry experience to join our CAAS practice. You will lead financial planning, budgeting, and controls for distribution, trucking, warehousing, and 3PL clients, delivering outsourced accounting and strategic leadership.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and about 7 years of relevant accounting experience; CPA preferred but not required. Travel to client sites is expected; QuickBooks and MS Office proficiency are important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7 years of accounting/financial experience; logistics industry experience preferred.
• Experience with accounting software; QuickBooks preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel locally and non-local as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies and procedures for budgeting, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Direct financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investments; prepare financial information.
• Prepare and direct preparation of financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Evaluate needs for funding and investment of surpluses and make recommendations.
• Monitor KPI and the performance of accounting staff; implement improvements.
• Advise management on financial objectives, policies, and actions; communicate with boards and investors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Organization

Pressure management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

CLA is seeking a Controller with logistics industry experience to join our CAAS practice. You will lead financial planning, budgeting, and controls for distribution, trucking, warehousing, and 3PL clients, delivering outsourced accounting and strategic leadership.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and about 7 years of relevant accounting experience; CPA preferred but not required. Travel to client sites is expected; QuickBooks and MS Office proficiency are important.