Controller

Company: PeopleShare Inc
Location: Alsip
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Now Hiring Controller in Alsip, IL

Bring your financial expertise and intermodal insight to a team where your leadership truly drives results. Join a company committed to operational excellence and continuous growth.

Base Salary: $105,000 - $125,000

Bonus: 10-15% performance-based

Total Potential Compensation: Up to $143,750 annually

Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, and additional performance incentives

Location: Alsip, IL (Onsite, with hybrid flexibility after onboarding)

About the Opportunity

We're a fast-growing drayage and intermodal transportation company looking for a smart, proactive Controller to help take our finance function-and business-into the future. This isn't your typical back-office role. You'll be front and center, working hand-in-hand with leadership to shape financial strategy, streamline operations, and support smart, sustainable growth. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love getting into the numbers to find clarity, opportunity, and impact, this is the job for you.

We're especially excited to meet someone who brings strong financial modeling skills and a data-driven mindset. If you've worked with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) or supported AI or automation initiatives, you'll feel right at home here. We're investing in tech, and we want you to help lead that transformation.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Analyze financial statements and logistics-specific KPIs to drive smarter business decisions
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts for routes, terminals, and fleet operations
• Manage cash flow, A/R, A/P, and banking relationships
• Lead audits, tax filings (IFTA, IL EPA), and regulatory reporting
• Supervise payroll and benefits administration
• Identify gaps in current processes and recommend improvements
• Optimize pricing models and driver compensation strategies
• Lead BI and data initiatives to modernize financial systems
• Partner with operations teams to align goals and drive performance
• Mentor and lead a small accounting/finance team Requirements
  • 5+ years in a senior accounting, Controller, or finance leadership role
  • Experience drayage or intermodal-is REQUIRED
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance, and logistics-specific finance
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
  • Proven ability to build models, analyze trends, and offer actionable insights
  • Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) a big plus; AI/automation experience even better You Might Be a Great Fit If You...
    • Are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, asset-based environment
    • Think like an operator but act like a CFO-connecting strategy to execution
    • Love problem-solving and continuous improvement
    • Can see both the big picture and the fine details
    • Are ready to make your mark and help grow a business
      
      Sounds like you? We'd love to talk.
      
      PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
      
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      Requirements: Job Type: Permanent Post Date: 05/08/2025

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