What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Proficient Auto Logistics?
About Proficient Auto Logistics
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies and has since acquired two more. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with over 1300 trucks, 60 terminal locations and 800 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.
We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).
Job Summary
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to be instrumental in leading the financial close process and managing and mentoring accounting staff. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising in a small business environment, will be self-motivated, system savvy, and an enthusiastic team player with strong accounting experience, organizational and leadership skills. The position reports directly to the Controller.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage month-end and year-end close process for all Sierra branches
- Record financial transactions, prepare and review account analyses
- Reconcile and coordinate the research and resolution of outstanding items of Balance Sheet accounts
- Assist Controller with financial reporting and audit requirements
- Analyze processes and develop more efficient procedures when necessary
- Mentor and manage accounting staff
- Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial system entries
- Assist the Controller as needed
Requirements
- 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another related field required
- 2 years managing accounting or finance personnel
- 2 years public accounting experience
- Licensed CPA preferred
- Experience managing AP & AR cycle
- Familiar with Acumatica or other ERP
- Strong experience with accounting for lease transactions
- Strong analytical and numerical aptitude and must have a working knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with general ledger functions and financial close process
- Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel functions
- Ability to work independently on various projects and manage multiple deadlines
- Self-motivated with the drive to learn
- Independent thinker and problem solver
- Team player with ability to delegate and direct staff in completion of assignments
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Takes ownership of work and follows through on projects to completion
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
