Controller Jobs in Somerville, MA (NOW HIRING)

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Company Overview:
FreshOne is a 16-year-old company built on a heritage of our core values and customer focus. In the past few years, we have completed a transition from a food provider (prepackaged grab and go) to a food logistics company. Thus, we are like a startup that is growing quickly and looking for Team Members who want to help us build a great company. “Building” includes new and improved processes and utilizing technology where we can. As a Team Member, you are the FreshOne culture. It is our employees who have fueled the Company’s growth into an industry-leading provider of custom food transportation and temperature-controlled warehousing solutions. Your commitment to our people/culture and dedication to operational excellence is the most important contributions you can make. We are counting on you to exercise your talents, creativity, and leadership as a vital member of the FreshOne team.
FreshOne’s Core Focus:
To build a great logistics company that delights our customers through delighted employees while positively impacting lives.
FreshOne’s Core Values by which you will be reviewed (excluding the first):
Christ is First
We Own It
We Serve Others
We Do What We Say
We Grow Our People
We Find and Kill Waste
Job Purpose:
FreshOne is looking for a talented Controller to be responsible for taking the lead in owning the day-to-day accounting operations of this growing custom food logistics company. As a valued partner and member of the Accounting Team, you will partner with the COO and other Accounting Personnel to ensure the effective management of company finances and accounting processes to achieve both profit and long-term sustainability of results and will act as a custodian of accounting information and system data. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision from the COO, managing full day-to-day accounting and finance operations.Position will supervise and provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accounting positions.Own the general ledger, including accurately recording of transactions into the general ledger, ensuring that each transaction is well supported and leaves a clean audit trail. This includes investigating and correcting errors and inconsistencies.
Review and approve Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff’s postings to General Ledger.
Accurately reconcile accounts, summarize activity, resolve to reconcile differences appropriately, and understand the Balance Sheet, P&L, and cash flow statement impacts of account activity, including classifications of financial statement line items into both right account and accounting period.Accurately maintained and reconciliation of the accounting system, including overseeing the operations for accounts payable and accounts receivable.In oversight of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, ensure all billings and customer invoices are processed timely and accurately. Also, must ensure that vendors are being paid on a timely basis.Be backup to the payroll processor, including occasional doing payroll to maintain knowledge.Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessaryCommunicate promptly and effectively with internal customers; ensuring to assist them in understanding their financial reports and ensuring their Accounting needs are obtainedAble to analyze and recommend improvements to major systems, processes, practices, or policies
Perform accounting and control procedures related to complex intercompany balances and consolidation processes
Constantly strive to exceed goals, requirements, previous accomplishments, and expectations.Assist with any information required for budgets and forecasts.Learn and apply other third-party programs the Company uses to support business and customer needsOther duties as assigned
The position will be full-time in the office. Remote as dictated by business needs once fully trained.
Core Skills/Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
6 years experience plus years of professional accounting experience required as a full charge Accountant, including a minimum of five (5) years of Accounting Management / Controller level experience. Accounting experience must include management of the entire general ledger versus specialized background in parts of the general ledger.
Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail and accuracy
Take charge by nature and do what it takes work ethic to ensure all deadlines established by the COO are obtained.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
Logistics experience preferred. Experience in inventory-driven businesses is also preferred.
Experience using a major ERP system is required. Experience with NetSuite (preferred).
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and advanced level knowledge of Excel (ability to do pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s, etc.)
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Working knowledge of government regulations for businesses
Strong team working abilities, including customer service mentality
Have outstanding written/oral communication skills, time management, and organizational skills
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Great attitude and joyful heart
Netsuite Experience is a must.