Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Controller

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Financial Information Management: Prepare, analyze, and verify financial information for all Harbor-related companies.
• Financial Statements: Compile and present monthly financial statements for operating companies, real estate entities, and leasing firms.
• Closing Processes: Oversee monthly closing processes and manage the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• General Ledger Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of general ledger accounts, including balance sheet accounts for multiple entities, inter-company accounts, and income statement accounts.
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Budget Preparation: Assist in the preparation of annual budget items and provide necessary financial projections.
• Cash Flow Management: Maintain and evaluate cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and investments.
• Audits and Risk Assessments: Conduct internal and external audits and perform financial risk assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Tax Reporting: Collaborate with outside CPA firms to prepare and submit year-end tax reports.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Accounting Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and the interrelationship between the balance sheet and income statement.
• Financial Analysis: Demonstrated ability to classify expenditures and receipts accurately, understand amortization schedules, and perform financial analysis.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of researching transactions and developing appropriate solutions to accounting problems.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficiency in algebra to resolve everyday mathematical problems in accounting.
• Computer Literacy: Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office products.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with 1-3 years related experience at the staff accountant level for a small to mid-sized company.
• Preferred Qualifications: Public accounting experience preferred; Big 4 experience a plus.
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret financial data and make sound business recommendations.
• Leadership: Capability to oversee and guide the accounting team effectively.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Work Environment:

• This position typically operates in a professional office setting. Standard office hours apply, with additional hours as necessary to meet deadlines and complete projects.
  
  

Company Description

Currently, Harbor provides transportation, truck/rail transload, and warehousing services in Charleston to diverse industrial and commercial counterparties. As the largest drayage provider and one of the largest warehouse providers in Charleston, Harbor offers supply chain capacity via an asset-based model that provides a tailored customer experience. Growth-focused, the Harbor Team is dedicated to exceeding expectations, working with like-minded partners, and ethical decision making.

Currently, Harbor provides transportation, truck/rail transload, and warehousing services in Charleston to diverse industrial and commercial counterparties. As the largest drayage provider and one of the largest warehouse providers in Charleston, Harbor offers supply chain capacity via an asset-based model that provides a tailored customer experience. Growth-focused, the Harbor Team is dedicated to exceeding expectations, working with like-minded partners, and ethical decision making.