<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a logistics organization. This role plays a central part in maintaining accurate financial operations, strengthening controls, and supporting reliable reporting across the business. The position also serves as a key partner to leadership by overseeing tax coordination, assisting with audit activities, and guiding the accounting team through critical close and compliance processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help drive monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Evaluate journal entries, reconciliations, variance reviews, and supporting workpapers prepared by the accounting team to maintain reporting quality.</p><p>• Oversee key balance sheet areas by confirming proper support, documentation, and accountability for items such as accruals, reserves, prepaids, fixed assets, and leases.</p><p>• Work closely with FP&A to align accounting outputs with forecasting needs, management reporting, and explanation of business performance changes.</p><p>• Support the Controller in upholding accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures across multiple entities.</p><p>• Apply U.S. GAAP consistently in areas including lease accounting, revenue treatment, intercompany transactions, accruals, and asset capitalization.</p><p>• Lead coordination of tax-related activities with outside advisors, including review of filings, management of notices, and support for audits and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Partner with operations, accounts payable, and procurement teams to strengthen sales and use tax practices, exemption tracking, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Assist with external audit preparation by organizing requested materials, supporting disclosures, and ensuring timely responses from the accounting team.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day direction and coaching to accounting staff while reinforcing accountability, documentation standards, and high-quality execution.</p>