Job Description

ABOUT IMPERATIVE LOGISTICS GROUP

Imperative Logistics Group is a diversified supply chain management company, offering a unique portfolio of complementary, premiumlogisticsservices. We specialize in Global Forwarding, U.S./Mexico Cross-Border Solutions, Mission Critical Domestic,ExpediteServices, and Fine Arts. We propel our customers and their businessesforwardkeeping them at the forefront of their industries and shaping the next economy.

TheCorporateController is a key leadership role withinImperativeLogistics Group’s corporate finance organization. This individual will serve as a hands-on accounting leader with deep technical accountingexpertise, while also owning system implementations, consolidation processes, and continuous finance transformation initiatives.

This role is ideal for a CPA with strong GAAP foundations whothrivesin both tactical execution and change leadership. The Assistant Controller will oversee corporate close and consolidation, lead systems administration and integration efforts, and partner cross-functionally to improve processes across a geographically distributed organization.

The role manages an accounting team based in Laredo, TX, collaborates with finance teams across IL, NY, SC, TX, CA, and OR, and playsa central rolein scaling finance operations in a complex, multi-entity environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidation across multiple business units and entities.

• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, strong internal controls, and consistent accounting practices across the organization.

• Coordinate andconsolidatemonthly financial statements and management reporting packages.

• Own andmaintainthe company-wide Accounting Policy Manual, ensuring alignment with GAAP and evolving business needs.

• Lead the annual external audit, partnering with auditors and internal finance teams to ensuretimelyandaccuratecompletion.

• Partner with the tax firm to support annual tax compliance throughaccurateandtimelydata collection.

Systems, Integration & Process Improvement

• Serve as the primary administrator for Workday Adaptivefor thecross borderteam, including:

• Consolidation and planning models

• Integrations with source systems

• Version management and dimensional structures

• Custom account and attribute maintenance

• Own administration and optimization of SAP Concur, including expense structure design, process improvements, and evaluation ofadditionalmodules.

• Develop andmaintaina robust process for tracking and reporting management-level EBITDA adjustments.

• Play a key role in post-acquisition and non-operational integrations, including finance, accounting, HR, insurance, and related functions.

• Identifyopportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate accounting and reporting processes across business units.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team in Laredo, TX, fostering accountability, growth, and operational excellence.

• Partner closely with business-unit controllers and finance leaders to understand expense trends, operating drivers, and efficiency opportunities.

• Collaborate on the annual budgeting and interim forecasting processes, including development of a rolling corporate P&L forecast.

• Prepare and support board-level and executive materials, translating complex financial results into clear insights and recommendations.

• Communicate financial trends, risks, and outlooks clearly and effectively to senior leadership.

Treasury & Cash Management Support

• Support treasury activities including weekly cash flow monitoring andholding-companybank transactions.

• Track intercompany borrowing requests, repayments, and relatedactivity

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Active CPArequired

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 yearsinconsolidation and financial reporting

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experienceoperatingin a GAAP-compliant environment

• Proven experience leading or supporting system implementations, integrations, or accounting transformations

• Strong experience with Workday Adaptive (modeling,integrations, reporting)

• Advanced Excel skills, including building scalable models and reporting templates

• Demonstrated ability to lead change while still executing tactically

• Experience working across multiple entities, geographies, or business units

• Ability to travel 50% with a reduction to 25%post project

Preferred

• Experience in thelogistics, transportation, or supply chain industry

• Prior experience supporting M&A integration activities

• Experience managing or influencing teams in multiple locations

COMPENSATION

$140-$165kannuallyWe consider a variety of factors indeterminingbase compensation including but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, marketdataand geography.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position is in an indoor, office environment, requires the ability to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors verbally and in writing, sit for periods of time,operatetypical office equipment which requires seeing and the use of a keyboard.

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401k + matching contribution

• HSA + matching contribution

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance

• Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance

• ..and more!

Imperative Logistics Group 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.