Controller

About the Company

Tucker Company Worldwide, Inc. is a family-held, third-generation corporation celebrating its 65th anniversary. It is a leading freight brokerage specializing in complex shipments such as temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security freight. The company serves top brands and manages high-value supply chains worldwide.

Location: Haddonfield, NJ Hours: Full-time Position: Controller Department: Accounting

About the Role

The Controller supports the company's strategy and executive leadership by leading the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective month-end close, and efficient management of billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow. The Controller oversees budgeting and forecasting, maintains internal controls, and develops the accounting team. The role focuses on continual process improvement, strengthening financial visibility, and supporting operational and leadership decision-making. The Controller acts as both a hands‑on leader and a strategic partner.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Manage and oversee the month‑end close process

Review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly

Prepare and review monthly financial statements

Perform variance analysis and explain results to leadership

Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts

Coordinate year‑end audit and tax support

Ensure financial records are audit‑ready

Continuously improve the close process and reduce close timeline

Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable Management

Oversee customer billing and invoicing processes

Monitor and manage AR aging and collections

Work with operations and sales to resolve billing disputes

Oversee carrier payables and vendor payables

Ensure timely processing of carrier invoices and overhead vendor invoices

Monitor unbilled revenue and accrued expenses

Track and report DSO and payment cycles

Improve billing, collections, and payment workflows

Implement processes that improve cash flow and working capital

Budgeting & Forecasting

Coordinate and manage the annual budget process

Work with department leaders to develop department budgets

Consolidate budget assumptions and prepare budget models

Prepare monthly budget vs. actual reporting

Update forecasts periodically throughout the year, as requested

Analyze and explain budget variances

Support leadership with financial modeling and planning

Improve budgeting and forecasting processes over time

Internal Controls & Accounting Processes

Maintain accounting and other financial policies and procedures

Ensure internal controls over cash, billing, and payments are effective

Document accounting workflows and processes

Identify risk areas and implement process improvements

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

Coordinate audit requests and financial audits

Improve accounting workflows and reduce manual processes

Payroll Processing & Compliance

Oversee payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time

Review payroll for accuracy, including commissions, bonuses, and variable compensation

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Oversee payroll tax filings and related reporting

Ensure proper recording of payroll in the general ledger

Manage payroll-related accruals (bonuses, commissions, PTO, etc.)

Coordinate with HR on employee data, compensation changes, and benefits deductions

Maintain payroll controls and confidentiality of employee information

Improve payroll processes and ensure scalability as the company grows

Accounting Team Leadership & Culture

Manage and supervise accounting staff

Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations

Review work for accuracy and completeness

Ensure deadlines are met across the accounting function

Train, mentor, and develop team members

Foster open communication and collaboration within the team

Create a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement

Develop team members to take on increasing responsibility over time

Ensure the accounting team operates as a reliable and responsive partner to the organization

Systems & Process Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements

Improve efficiency of accounting and billing workflows

Assist with ERP, accounting system, and integrations

Reduce manual processes and improve automation

Improve financial reporting and visibility for leadership

Support system implementations and upgrades

Qualification and Education Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive financial experience, including as Controller, in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment

Experience leading a team

Strong analytical skills, including use of Excel

Strong knowledge and involvement in financial reporting and month‑end close

Experience with billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes

Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting

Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred Skills

MBA

Experience in surface logistics

Experience with ERP/accounting systems

Experience with reporting tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000 per year. Final compensation offered by Tucker Company Worldwide, Inc. will be determined at the time of offer.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); PTO; paid holidays; company‑paid life and disability insurance; EAP; educational assistance; and incentive plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Tucker Company is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. It provides an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement, and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Tucker Company is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employees are encouraged to discuss equal employment opportunity-related questions and issues with People and Culture. The Company does not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who, in good faith, raise issues of equal employment opportunity.

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