Controller

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in Blaine, WA. The controller is responsible for all aspects of financial management including financial reporting and analysis, regulatory compliance, cash and risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining an appropriate internal control system. The Controller develops, implements, and monitors financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. The Controller reports to the CEO.

This position is located at our corporate office in Blaine, WA (appx 2 hrs north of Seattle). This is NOT a remote position.

Schedule:

Full-Time, M-F

This is an Exempt position

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage the accounting department including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, assets, risk management, and general ledger. Train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff.
• Develop, document, and monitor processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensure efficient and effective transaction processing, and provide relevant, timely financial reporting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a management reporting process that includes financial and operating metrics and benchmarks. Prepare timely monthly financial reports.
• Prepare and coordinate budgets and forecasts. Monitor for variances and trends. Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Monitor and manage cash flow. Monitor debt and debt covenant compliance. Manage commercial banking.
• Interface with auditors, banks, lessors, insurance agents, banks, and other external partners.
• Ensure that the company complies with local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements.
• Special projects and additional duties as needed.
• Manage the accounting department including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, assets, risk management, and general ledger. Train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff.
• Develop, document, and monitor processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensure efficient and effective transaction processing, and provide relevant, timely financial reporting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a management reporting process that includes financial and operating metrics and benchmarks. Prepare timely monthly financial reports.
• Prepare and coordinate budgets and forecasts. Monitor for variances and trends. Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Monitor and manage cash flow. Monitor debt and debt covenant compliance. Manage commercial banking.
• Interface with auditors, banks, lessors, insurance agents, banks, and other external partners.
• Ensure that the company complies with local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements.
• Special projects and additional duties as needed.

More About You:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• 7 Years relevant progressive experience.
• CPA, CMA, MBA a plus
• Transportation experience a plus.
• Business process improvement experience
• Strong technical skills including computerized accounting systems (including report writing), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, superior interpersonal skills, and a collaborative management style are mandatory. Strong ability to manage through influence. Must work well with people inside and outside the company at all levels. Must be able to influence others. Comfortable discussing opposing points of view.
• Must be comfortable and excel in an fast paced, dynamic team environment.

Any list of essential functions is not necessarily exhaustive and may be supplemented, or otherwise revised by the employer, at its sole discretion.

The Perks of Working with us:

• Taking advantage of excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Invest in your future with our 401k program
• Get Recognized through our employee rewards program
• Sweat it out at our very own gym, located at the corporate office
• Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Get paid to work with your friends though our Referral Program!
• One of our Kam-Ways core values is FUN! – don’t miss out in participating in company activities off site

About Us:

Kam-Way Transportation Inc. was founded in 2008, with a lot of drive and motivation, we strive to be leaders in supply chain and logistics solutions. Since our founding Kam-Way Transportation has grown from a small 3-person member family-owned business to a growing corporation. Throughout our growth, we’ve maintained our belief in nurturing our culture which is based on our roots and hold true to our values. We strive to have a fun workplace and an environment where all have an equal opportunity to prosper, develop and succeed.

At Kam-Way Transportation, we are deeply committed to giving back to our community as part of our fundamental beliefs. Kam-Way Transportation is one of the fastest growing Asset, Freight brokerage companies on the West Coast.

All candidates who receive an offer of employment are required to undergo a background screen as a condition of employment. Kam-Way Transportation provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or any other protected class.