Financial Controller - Alara Logistics Group

Humble, TX 77338

About the Job

Who We Are

ALARA Logistics is a small, privately owned company experiencing a period of both growth and maturity. We are a specialized logistics company headquartered in Houston, TX, with additional offices in Australia and South Korea. We focus on all phases of transportation including high-consequence material, difficult-to-transport cargo, oil-industry projects, and hazardous cargo from conception to production. We have a small team (15-20 people in Houston) of professionals with specialized experience and licenses in the transportation industry, as well as administrative and warehouse staff.

Our work environment is a close-knit group of motivated people. We value curiosity, professional drive, and a strong focus on customer service in our employees.

Who You Are

This role is a great fit for someone who has worked in a start-up or other growth environment, or who has experience in a larger company both national and international. You will be honest, accountable, and knowledgeable with the ability to perform in this role with a high level of discretion and professionalism. You will be well versed in accounting principles and finance both nationally and internationally.

We offer a casual office environment and offer a hybrid schedule with one work from home day per week after you have been acclimated with the company.

Summary

Summary/Objective

The Finance Controller will be responsible for managing the finances, financial records, preparing financial reports, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting for our national and international locations.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
Preparing detailed monthly financial reports on the company’s performance.
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Supervises the company’s financial operations.
Develops the company’s annual financial plans and projections.
Preparing monthly financial reports, performing account reconciliations & maintaining the general ledger. Ensuring that all auditing and internal control processes are conducted properly.
Analytical review and analysis of financial data and generate monthly trend reports and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring financial statement accuracy and investigating variances.
Prepare and reconcile all bank accounts resolving any discrepancies.
Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
This role will also require you to support various ad hoc projects with the ability to influence senior leadership team and analyze scenarios with a solution-orientated mindset, as they arise.
Strong knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Ascertaining compliance with local, state, and federal government laws and reporting requirements and tax filings.
Support month-end and year-end close process
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Additional controller duties as necessary

Core Competencies

Organizational and Leadership Skills
Problem Solving/Financial Analysis and Forecasting
Performance Management
Technical Capacity
Collaboration
Teamwork Orientation
Communication Proficiency

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Thorough understanding of national and international financial logistics processes
Two or more years of overall combined education, accounting, and finance experience
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with creating financial statements.
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in QuickBooks or related software and MS Office

Preferred Experience

Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance
Professional certification (ex: Certified Public Accountant) preferred.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC Statement
ALARA Logistics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Source : Alara Logistics Group