Controller


Job Location:

Haddonfield, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 150000 - 180000
Posted on: 22 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Company
Tucker Company Worldwide Inc. is a family-held third-generation corporation with a proud legacy of leadership celebrating its 65th anniversary in business. We believe in the importance of investing generously in our people business industry and local community. Tucker Company is the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America specializing in notoriously complicated freight like temperature-controlled oversized and high-value high-security shipments. We help transportation professionals for some of the worlds top brands ensure the safe on-time delivery of their freight using carefully designed procedures cutting-edge technologies and award-winning service. Whether the shipment is oversized delicate high-value or hazardous were prepared to manage it with the utmost care. Tucker Company proudly co-founded the Transportation Intermediaries Association where our CEO previously served as Chairman of the Board and currently chairs the Highway Committee for the National Industrial Transportation League. Globally recognized organizations trust Tucker to deliver excellence across their most critical and complex supply chains. We invite you to consider joining our team of dedicated experts who are setting the standard for performance reliability and innovation in global logistics.

Location:Haddonfield NJ
Hours:Full-time
Position: Controller
Department:Accounting

About the Role
The Controller supports the companys overall strategy and executive leaderships decision-making ability by leading an exceptional accounting function and ensuring the accuracy of the companys financial reporting the effectiveness of the month-end close process and the efficient management of billing accounts receivable accounts payable and cash flow. The Controller will oversee budgeting and forecasting maintain strong internal controls and lead and develop the accounting team. This role will also focus on continually improving accounting processes strengthening financial visibility and supporting operational and leadership decision-making. The Controller is expected to operate as both a hands-on leader and a strategic partner to leadership.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
The Controller is accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of the companys financial statements and the overall close process.
  • Manage and oversee the month-end close process
  • Review journal entries accruals and account reconciliations
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements
  • Perform variance analysis and explain results to leadership
  • Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
  • Coordinate year-end audit and tax support
  • Ensure financial records are audit-ready
  • Continuously improve the close process and reduce close timeline
Billing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Management
The Controller is accountable for the timely and accurate processing of customer billing management of accounts receivable aging and timely processing of supplier and overhead vendor payments to support strong cash flow and working capital management.
  • Oversee customer billing and invoicing processes
  • Monitor and manage AR aging and collections
  • Work with operations and sales to resolve billing disputes
  • Oversee carrier payables and vendor payables
  • Ensure timely processing of carrier invoices and overhead vendor invoices
  • Monitor unbilled revenue and accrued expenses
  • Track and report DSO and payment cycles
  • Improve billing collections and payment workflows
  • Implement processes that improve cash flow and working capital
Budgeting & Forecasting
The Controller is accountable for managing the annual budgeting process and supporting periodic forecasting and financial planning.
  • Coordinate and manage the annual budget process
  • Work with department leaders to develop department budgets
  • Consolidate budget assumptions and prepare budget models
  • Prepare monthly budget vs. actual reporting
  • Update forecasts periodically throughout the year as requested
  • Analyze and explain budget variances
  • Support leadership with financial modeling and planning
  • Improve budgeting and forecasting processes over time
Internal Controls & Accounting Processes
The Controller is accountable for maintaining effective internal controls and ensuring accounting processes are documented efficient and scalable.
  • Maintain accounting and other financial policies and procedures
  • Ensure internal controls over cash billing and payments are effective
  • Document accounting workflows and processes
  • Identify risk areas and implement process improvements
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
  • Coordinate audit requests and financial audits
  • Improve accounting workflows and reduce manual processes
Payroll Processing & Compliance
The Controller is accountable for the accurate timely and compliant processing of payroll including employee compensation commissions and related reporting.
  • Oversee payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
  • Review payroll for accuracy including commissions bonuses and variable compensation
  • Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations
  • Oversee payroll tax filings and related reporting
  • Ensure proper recording of payroll in the general ledger
  • Manage payroll-related accruals (bonuses commissions PTO etc.)
  • Coordinate with HR on employee data compensation changes and benefits deductions
  • Maintain payroll controls and confidentiality of employee information
  • Improve payroll processes and ensure scalability as the company grows
Accounting Team Leadership & Culture
The Controller is accountable for building leading and developing a high-performing accounting team and fostering a culture of accountability trust collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Manage and supervise accounting staff
  • Establish clear roles responsibilities and expectations
  • Review work for accuracy and completeness
  • Ensure deadlines are met across the accounting function
  • Train mentor and develop team members
  • Foster open communication and collaboration within the team
  • Create a culture of accountability trust and continuous improvement
  • Develop team members to take on increasing responsibility over time
  • Ensure the accounting team operates as a reliable and responsive partner to the organization
Systems & Process Improvement
The Controller is accountable for improving accounting processes reporting capabilities and system utilization.
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Improve efficiency of accounting and billing workflows
  • Assist with ERP accounting system and integrations
  • Reduce manual processes and improve automation
  • Improve financial reporting and visibility for leadership
  • Support system implementations and upgrades
Qualification and Education Requirements
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience of progressive financial experience including as Controller in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
  • Experience leading a team
  • Strong analytical skills including use of Excel
  • Strong knowledge and involvement in financial reporting and month-end close
  • Experience with billing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
  • Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting
  • Strong organizational leadership and communication skills
Preferred Skills
  • MBA
  • Experience in surface logistics
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems
  • Experience with reporting tools (PowerBI Tableau etc.)
Compensation & Benefits
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is$150000 - $180000 per year. Final compensation offered by Tucker Company Worldwide Inc. will be determined at the time of offer.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance; 401(k); PTO; paid holidays; company-paid life and disability insurance; EAP; educational assistance; and incentive plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Tucker Company is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. We provide an environment that promotes respect integrity teamwork achievement and acceptance regardless of age disability education gender gender expression gender identity job level marital status military status national origin parental status pregnancy race religion sexual orientation socioeconomic status or other protected factors. Tucker Company is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment hiring compensation benefits promotion termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employees are encouraged to discuss equal employment opportunity-related questions and issues with People and Culture. The Company does not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who in good faith raise issues of equal employment opportunity.


Required Experience:

Senior IC

About the CompanyTucker Company Worldwide Inc. is a family-held third-generation corporation with a proud legacy of leadership celebrating its 65th anniversary in business. We believe in the importance of investing generously in our people business industry and local community. Tucker Company is the...

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