Financial Controller

Corporate Controller
Remove the Complexity from Logistics
RPM is one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America and Europe, servicing the Finished Vehicle logistics and Freight transportation industries. Leveraging a robust network of 50,000+ independent carriers around the globe, we deliver thousands of loads per month and hundreds of thousands of vehicles per year, addressing our customers’ shipping needs by sourcing and developing capacity using our own proprietary technology tools and software. With our continued global expansion into new markets, we have expanded our 3PL solution-driven service offerings to include capacity planning, information technology, network design, strategic planning, and transportation services.
RPM made the Inc. 5000 list 10-straight years, Inc. 5000 Regionals three straight years, was named by Food Logistics as a Top Green Provider, is Great Places To Work® certified, made Crain's Private 200 Companies three consecutive years, Named by Transport Topics as a Top 100 Freight Broker four consecutive years in a row, awarded the honor of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures, Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces, "Cool Places to Work in Michigan" by Crain's Detroit Business, named a "Top Place to Work" by Detroit Free Press, and we are 9001 ISO certified, 1401 ISO certified, and an EcoVadis rated supplier.
Our Core Behaviors

• Honesty
• Transparency
• Trust
• Vulnerability
• Accountability

Our Ambition is...
To be known as the North Star of leadership development. That means we think of our “product” as deeply mature, awakened leaders whose job is to help the people we lead find their highest ambition through their work and through their own leadership.
Our Aim is...
To expand and evolve into the most reliable, consistent, and agile source of logistics solutions for our FVL and Freight customers. To transform the entire supply chain, from origin to destination, to be more efficient, effective, and sustainable. To become the solutioning source for digital logistics innovation for our clients, wherever they are going. 
Your Role
RPM has undergone significant transformation over the last several years, due to its explosive growth in the brokerage market. The Controller remains a pivotal role on the management team and will be a partner to the CFO and other department leaders. The controller will support the accounting function in a high-transaction environment with a precision mindset and strong decision-making ability to produce accurate, timely and detailed GL support and analysis.
The Controller will be charged with identifying and implementing improvements to processes, procedures, systems and internal controls to position the company for profitable and sustained future growth. This individual will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of international accounting, A/P, A/R, payroll and offshore teams. The right individual should flourish in an environment of working cross-functionally to creatively solve business challenges, communicates effectively, engaged in the business, is deadline oriented, and maintains a strong system of checks and balances.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Accounting:
  
  • Oversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity. Team is comprised of 20+ members including: Accounting, AP, Payroll, and offshore employees.
• International accounting teams have a strong dotted line to this position.
• Prepare and manage the month-end close process including timely and accurate close, reconciling all accounts, analyzing the financial statements and variances, and ensuring handoff to financial reporting is accurate and delivered on time.

• Lead efforts to maintain a month-end close at current pace of 5 to 6 days.
• Ensure accuracy of GL’s, department coding, schedules, reconciliations and financial statements are issued accurately, timely and in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop, maintain, document, and oversee the appropriate policies, procedures, systems and segregation of duties to assure that the company has meticulous accounting support records and internal controls in place.
• Manage expense systems and records to ensure accuracy and timeliness including T&E, payroll, commissions, payroll taxes and AP workflow
• RPM has branches in Europe & Mexico, serve as a point-person to ensure financial completeness in accordance to GAAP
• Analyze trends in the business against identified metrics and KPIs in order to provide recommendations to cross-functional leadership team members.
• Manage outside audits & tax to ensure timely reviews/audits/tax returns.
• Assist in implementing systems, processes, and software that automate internal accounting process and improve efficiencies throughout the organization.
• Bring new ideas, best practices, and creative perspectives to the team to drive efficiencies, improvements, and impacts to the bottom line.
• Serve as a partner to the CFO and the business to help drive new initiatives and process improvements. Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic and tactical initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 7+ years’ experience as a senior-level accounting leader
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis in a high-transaction environment
• Proven focus streamlining accounting processes while improving value-add, financial services
• Strong history of financial project management as well as implementing and maintaining internal controls
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
• International experience (Canada, Mexico, & Europe), strongly preferred
• NetSuite or other large ERP experience
• Experience working in public and privately owned hyper-growth environments

Attributes & Skills

• Strong financial background with excellent numerical proficiency
• Evidence of problem solving and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to proficiently use various Microsoft Office applications, with exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
• Evidence of being detail-oriented with a strong ability to think and communicate strategically, effectively and timely
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan projects and lead teams effectively
• Team player and ability to be flexible, adaptable, and accommodating to employees at all levels

Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including:

• Base + VC (based on achieving company goals)
• BCBS (medical), Delta Dental & VSP (vision)
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability –company paid
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Unlimited PTO

Be a Part of Something Bigger
To continue our incredible growth and achieve even greater success, we want smart, energetic, well-rounded candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment. We understand our company’s strength comes from our team of dedicated individuals who work better together, embrace change, who are tenacious, persistent, measured, disciplined, loyal, and value trust earned when the job is complete.
 
Come as You Are
RPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RPM does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
This job description is intended to define the general nature of the work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of employees in this role. All our employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
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