Logistics Financial Controller

As a Logistics Financial Controller at SIO Logistics, your key responsibilities will include preparing financial statements, overseeing accounting processes, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and managing all accounting operations such as payroll, accounts payable, and receivable. You'll also be involved in tax preparation, audit support, financial strategy development, and risk management, all aimed at maintaining the financial health of our logistics operations.

To qualify for the Logistics Financial Controller position at SIO Logistics, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the 3PL Freight Brokerage sector. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, while a master's degree in Finance or Accounting, as well as professional accounting certifications like CPA or CA, would be advantageous for applicants.

At SIO Logistics, we strongly believe in the professional development of our employees. As a Logistics Financial Controller, you'll have ample opportunities for career growth with no corporate ladder to climb. Instead, you'll be encouraged to take initiative, lead projects, and engage in ongoing training and team-building events to further enhance your skills.

When you join SIO Logistics as a Logistics Financial Controller, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, and a 401k matching plan to help secure your future. We also offer bonuses, recognition awards, and unique mental resets to ensure our team remains rejuvenated and motivated.

The company culture at SIO Logistics is vibrant and collaborative. As a Logistics Financial Controller, you'll be part of a supportive team that values teamwork and innovation. We frequently engage in team-building trips and offsite events, ensuring there is a strong sense of community. Our dedication to recognizing hard work and promoting a positive work-life balance means you'll enjoy coming to work every day.

When preparing financial statements as a Logistics Financial Controller, it's essential to gather and analyze data related to operating expenses, revenues from logistics services, and any capital expenditures. Use accounting software and financial practices to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, highlighting your understanding of the logistics industry's unique financial dynamics.

In your response, emphasize your past experiences with developing budgets based on historical data and predictive analysis of future logistics trends. Discuss tools or software you've utilized for this purpose and how you've collaborated with various departments at SIO Logistics to ensure accuracy in forecasting expenses and revenue projections.

To manage risk effectively, highlight your approach to identifying potential financial risks that can affect logistics operations. Discuss how you perform regular financial audits, monitor KPIs, and maintain strict internal controls to mitigate any identified risks, illustrating your proactive strategies for securing SIO Logistics' financial health.

Ensure you demonstrate your knowledge of relevant tax regulations here. Discuss your approach to reviewing changes in tax laws annually and how you maintain organized records for timely tax filing for SIO Logistics. Mention your experience in working with tax professionals to avoid compliance issues and reduce liabilities.

In response, recount a specific external audit experience, highlighting your communication and organizational skills. Explain how you prepared documentation, liaised with external auditors, and ensured all financial records were accurate and up-to-date to facilitate a smooth audit process for SIO Logistics.

Discuss your familiarity with industry-standard accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other ERP systems used in logistics. Emphasize how these tools help you streamline accounting processes, manage financial reporting efficiently, and support daily operations at SIO Logistics.

In your answer, convey your analytical skills by explaining the steps you take to investigate discrepancies, including reviewing transactional data, checking for data entry errors, and collaborating with team members to resolve issues promptly. Discuss how effective communication plays a role in maintaining transparency of financial data at SIO Logistics.

Share an instance where you identified potential growth opportunities in your previous roles. Discuss how you analyzed market trends, performed cost-benefit analyses, and collaborated with management to develop strategies that align with SIO Logistics' long-term goals, ensuring sustained financial success.

Explain how you utilize KPIs and financial metrics to analyze business performance regularly. Mention the importance of stakeholder reports and presentations that keep team members informed of financial health trends. This transparency ensures informed decision-making and continued fiscal responsibility at SIO Logistics.

Detail your methods for researching market trends, analyzing previous financial data, and utilizing statistical software to create accurate financial forecasts that reflect both short-term and long-term expectations for SIO Logistics. Emphasize how this forecasting guides budgeting and other strategic decisions.