Controller

AxleHire is an expedited urban last-mile delivery service, providing customers with a superior same and next-day delivery experience. AxleHire leverages purpose-built modern technology and a gig driver fleet to drive transformative outcomes that catalyze customers’ brand growth. Logistics teams can now provide a differentiated delivery experience at a competitive cost, overcoming the limitations of legacy delivery providers. AxleHire operates in 21 of the 25 major U.S. metro urban areas across the U.S., enabling high-volume shippers to consistently cater to the rising needs and expectations of their customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sets the monthly closing schedule and coordinates the work of others involved in the closing procedures.
• Prepares the monthly financial statements for distribution to the Company’s key leadership.
• Assists in the evaluation of the Company’s internal controls and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops sound financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Works directly with outside audit partner to perform a timely annual financial audit.
• Prepares the monthly internal reporting package for review with management.
• Preparation/analysis of daily/weekly/monthly reports of key financial and operational metric trends.
• Ensures timely and accurate account reconciliation.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Handles Human Resource responsibilities including payroll, operating procedures and recordkeeping compliance.
• Oversees and assists with all financial activities and finance staff as required or requested by management.
• Oversees and ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions and accounting data and legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Partners with the Management team to develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, financial strategy, linked metrics and procedures in regard to financial and operational management.
• Minimum Requirements:
• BS degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• Experience in the Logistics/Transportation industry
• 8 plus years of experience in corporate accounting
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, and Cost Control principles including GAAP.
• Must have demonstrated experience in Budget preparation, Forecasting and Variance analysis.
• Must be highly motivated and have team-based management style with exposure to sales, marketing, and operations.
• Must possess excellent written, verbal and listening skills and be able to relate to all levels within the Company.
• Must be a self-starter and should also have the proven ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Must demonstrate flexibility, initiative, strong organizational, good judgment, sense of urgency and professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
• High proficiency with all MS Office applications.
• Additional Skills / Attributes:
• “Big Four” Experience
• Has audit experience both performing an audit as an engagement professional and as a representative of the company undergoing the annual audit.
• Strong Work Ethic – someone who is reliable, dependable, goes the extra mile and has a sense of urgency.
• Service Focused –Keeps customer, vendor, and co-worker satisfaction in mind in all aspects of their work.
• Continuous Improvement – Always looking for ways to improve the organization and themselves.
• Value Driven – creative, uses resources wisely.
• Inspiration - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Interactive skills - Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational core values. Follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements below are representative of what is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Stand, walk, sit at a desk, work on a computer, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Travel:

This position requires 15% of travel time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote