[Remote] Financial Controller

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ShipSquared is a fast-growing, tech-enabled third-party logistics company providing fulfillment, freight forwarding, sourcing, and direct-channel services. The Financial Controller will own the finance function end to end, including accounting, billing, cash management, carrier and vendor economics, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and finance automation, while partnering strategically with the CEO and leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close and deliver accurate financial statements, including P&Ls by service line, on a fixed calendar
• Oversee the general ledger, accruals, reconciliations and revenue presentation, including gross vs. net treatment of postage and pass-through freight
• Own client billing and collections, reconciled to WMS and shipping data so every billable activity is captured
• Serve as the point of contact for client billing and invoice questions, resolving issues promptly and professionally
• Lead rate negotiations with parcel carriers, forwarders and key vendors; audit carrier invoices and recover credits
• Model the margin impact of rate increases and surcharges, and partner with Sales to price deals and offers, including quote models, margin floors and deal review
• Own budgeting, forecasting and a rolling 13-week cash flow; deliver a weekly finance and KPI view to leadership
• Manage outside CPA, tax compliance, payroll and internal controls
• Drive automation across WMS, billing and accounting systems, using AI tools where they shorten the close or tighten billing, and build the finance team as we grow

Skills

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 3+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager owning the monthly close
• 3+ years of finance experience in logistics or supply chain (3PL or e-commerce fulfillment, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation), or in finance for a DTC or CPG brand that runs its own fulfillment and carrier program
• Hands-on experience with activity-based billing: storage, handling, and pass-through postage and freight
• Working knowledge of parcel and freight pricing (zones, dimensional weight, surcharges, general rate increases) and a track record negotiating with carriers or vendors
• Strong command of accrual accounting and GAAP, including revenue recognition and principal-vs-agent presentation
• Advanced Excel; experience with cloud accounting systems (QuickBooks Online) and reconciling data from WMS and shipping platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CPA or CMA
• Experience in a founder-led, high-growth company
• Experience with import costing, duties and tariffs, and cross-border flows
• Familiarity with WMS and shipping platforms (e.g., ShipHero), BI tools and finance automation
• Hands-on experience using AI tools or building automations, such as workflows, scripts or integrations, that streamline finance and billing processes

Benefits

• Performance bonus potential
• Remote work available for candidates anywhere in the U.S.

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