Vice President/Controller (Project Management)
SUMMARY
Lynden Transport is a multi-modal transportation company providing transportation solutions to the State of Alaska, delivering unparalleled customer service. Lynden's structure provides employees with the family environment of a smaller company, and the competitiveness, expectations and rewards of any large, global organization. The Company has operations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Controller will plan and direct the accounting functions for the Company to include the functions for Canadian Lynden Transport, Inc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and may be performed personally or through others. Other duties may be assigned.
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Direct the preparation of the financial reports of Lynden Transport and Canadian Lynden Transport for managerial and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate the preparation of operating plans, review operating plan proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
Financial Strategy & Analysis:
- Collaborate with the executive team to develop financial strategies that support business objectives and growth plans.
- Provide detailed managerial financial analysis on a recurring and ad hoc basis to guide decision-making, including profitability analysis, cost management, and capital expenditure decisions.
Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in financial regulations, ensuring the company's policies and procedures align with new laws and industry standards.
- Monitor leases, contracts, and agreements to ensure proper accounting and compliance with contract terms.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
- Assist with recruitment, training, and development of accounting staff to meet the evolving needs of the company.
Process Improvement:
- Lead initiatives to optimize accounting processes and systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency in financial operations.
- Work with IT and other departments to ensure integration between accounting and other operational systems.
External Reporting & Compliance:
- Coordinate with Lynden Incorporated Risk Management to ensure proper renewal of insurance certificates per contract terms and ensure the Company's contractors conform to contract terms on insurance.
- Coordinate with Lynden Incorporated Financial Reporting to provide information to external auditors for the annual audit.
- Coordinate with Lynden Incorporated Tax to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities and provides overall management of the Companies' Accounting Departments in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What we need from you (minimum requirements):
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management to include a minimum of 5 years managerial experience.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, foreign currency, and consolidation.
- Proficiency in financial reporting, analysis, and planning.
- Strong analytic, problem-solving and quantitative skills with a demonstrated ability to own the analytic approach and process, derive insights and make strategic business recommendations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
What would be nice for you to have:
- CPA preferred.
- Familiarity with transportation-specific financial processes and metrics a plus.
- Workday Financials experience a plus.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounted cash flow, present values, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply common sense understanding to fulfill job duties with limited or detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to utilize knowledge and experience to make decisions requiring judgement.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Identification or passport valid for travel preferred.
- Valid Driver License and good driving record preferred.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Ability to meet a regular work schedule.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.
- On-site attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.
- Must be flexible and adaptive to constant changes and able to work in a high stress environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to speak to and hear from customers, vendors, and coworkers by telephone, email or in person. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus while entering data, answering phones, and monitoring office environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
COMMENTS:
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Federal law requires Lynden Transport to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lynden Transport will provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing is a requirement for all Lynden Transport employees.
Lynden Transport is an equal opportunity employer.
Lynden Transport does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, or political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
