Controller

COMPANY OVERVIEW

NEPW Logistics is northern New England’s leading warehousing, logistics and transportation provider. Our thirteen warehouses in Maine and northern Massachusetts offer more than 1.6 million SF of flexible storage space, plus a wide range of value-added services to save our customers time and money: cross-docking, paper converting, fulfillment, reverse logistics, and more. And our dedicated trucking fleet dispatches hundreds of loads per day, plus intermodal services. Eight of our facilities are rail-served by the major rail operators in the region: St. Lawrence & Atlantic, CSX and Pan Am Southern. We pride ourselves on our outstanding 24-hour service and customized solutions to meet customer needs. If you’re moving product into or out of New England, Eastern Canada and beyond, we are your one-stop source for outsourced logistics.

CORE VALUES

Collaboration - We thrive through respect, support, and teamwork.

Safety First - We prioritize safety in everything we do.

Teamwork and Employee-Driven Success - Our employees' success drives exceptional service.

Employee Development and Growth - We invest in growth to help employees thrive.

Commitment to Innovation and Efficiency - We foster innovation and efficiency to stay ahead.

WHY JOIN NEPW?

At NEPW Logistics, we believe that our employees are the foundation of our success. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. With access to ongoing training and a commitment to innovation, we empower our team to solve problems, drive results, and make a meaningful impact. We prioritize safety, well-being, and work-life balance while ensuring that every employee feels valued and appreciated. If you’re looking for a place where you can thrive, contribute to a dynamic team, and be a part of a leading logistics provider, NEPW Logistics is the right choice for you.

BENEFITS

NEPW offers a variety of benefits, including the following:

• Medical insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan & company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal time
• Employee referral program
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and steel toe shoes

CONTROLLER

Summary/Objective

The Controller will oversee all accounting functions and processes, maintain the company’s accounting and tax records, and be responsible for the accurate and timely management and reporting of the company’s financial statements.

Essential Functions

Accounting Systems

• Manages the day-to-day accounting operations of the company. This includes reviewing, distributing, and coding invoices with the AP Manager, reviewing all billing with the AR Manager, general ledger oversight, and preparation of accounting journal entries.
• Maintains the company’s fixed asset records.
• Maintains cash forecasting schedule.
• Interacts and communicates daily with company managers and vice presidents to ensure smooth paperwork flow.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for the company’s owners and for the company’s lenders.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal tax filings, including municipal property tax reporting for all warehouse locations.
• Works closely with the company’s outside auditors and tax advisors, plays the lead role in the company’s annual financial audit, and prepares schedules to support the audit.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual bank reporting requirements.

Financial Leadership

• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Participates in the development of and support the company’s strategic plans

Personnel

• Provide leadership and support to accounts receivable and accounts payable departments
• Manages financial staff by planning and monitoring job results, and through appraising, coaching, and counseling employees.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Proven work experience in accounting or a related field.
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
• Understanding of accounting principles, with exposure to financial markets and banking.
• Understanding of financial data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.
• Proven experience in financial project management.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel.
• Must be able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand.