Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Controller — Import & Ocean Freight Forwarding

Location: Miami, FL (South Florida) Employment Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

About Us

Fast-growing freight forwarding & logistics company specializing in ocean imports, drayage, and intermodal transport. We use proprietary software that solves transparency problem in ocean freight forwarding, which has resulted in substantial growth for the company. We're seeking a hands-on Controller with strong operational finance experience in freight forwarding and import logistics.

Role Summary

Lead all accounting and finance functions with a focus on operational cost control, pricing accuracy, cash management, and financial reporting. Work closely with operations and leadership to drive profitability, optimize freight costs, and strengthen financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle accounting (AR, AP, GL, month-end close, financial statements)

Manage cash flow, 90-day cash forecast, and annual budgeting process

Analyze ocean freight, drayage, and other costs; drive cost-reduction initiatives

Approve quotes/pricing and support margin optimization across lanes/services

Lead AR, credit, collections, dispute resolution, and minimize write-offs

Reconcile carrier/agent invoices and resolve billing discrepancies

Negotiate vendor rates, rebates, and incentive programs

Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance; support audit readiness

Deliver KPI dashboards, financial reporting, and variance analysis

Review and approve sales commission calculations

Monitor working capital and liquidity needs

Collaborate with operations, sales, and compliance teams

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience

Logistics & freight forwarding experience (ocean, import, drayage)

Proven success reducing logistics costs and improving margins

Strong AR/collections and complex billing reconciliation skills

Advanced Excel & financial modeling capability

Hands-on experience approving pricing/quotes

Leadership and team-management experience

Strong communication & cross-functional coordination skills

Preferred

CPA / CMA

Experience with freight forwarding systems (e.g., Magaya)

TMS/ERP experience; multi-currency / global logistics exposure

Trade compliance and duties accounting familiarity

Prior experience in fast-growing / scaling environments

Key Metrics / KPIs

DSO & AR aging improvement

Freight cost reduction & vendor incentive capture

Budget vs. actual performance & cash forecast accuracy

Margin per shipment / lane

Accuracy of billing & reconciliation resolution time

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive ~$100-120k base salary

Annual Discretionary Bonus based on Productivity, Performance, and Cost Savings

Health, Dental, 401(k), and standard benefits

Professional development / training budget

Flexible / hybrid work eligibility