Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Sky Supply Chain and Logistics is hiring a Controller to own its accounting, billing, and financial reporting functions. The role will strengthen financial processes and controls, analyze performance and profitability, and partner with leadership, logistics, and operations in a global logistics business.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Oversee billing activities, ensuring revenue and cost of sales are recorded accurately and in the correct period
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger through regular reconciliations of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and key financial data
- Analyze shipment and job-level profitability, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate margin reporting
- Manage accounts receivable processes including invoicing, cash application, and collections support
- Oversee accounts payable, ensuring vendor invoices are accurate, approved, and processed in a timely manner
- Coordinate tax processes including quarterly estimated tax payments and support external tax preparation
- Partner with logistics and operations teams to improve workflows, data quality, and financial accuracy
- Build and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation to support scalability and business growth
- Provide leadership with clear, accurate financial insights and reporting
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including full ownership of month-end close and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Advanced Excel skills, including working with large data sets
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
- Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain environments
- Experience with job costing, WIP accounting, or shipment profitability analysis
- Exposure to multi-currency and international accounting
- Familiarity with logistics systems such as CargoWise
- Experience supporting tax filings and working with external providers
- CPA (or in progress)
Benefits
- Remote within the United States; candidates must reside in one of the following approved states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MN, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, SD, TX, UT, VA, or WA.
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