Venture Logistics
Business Unit Controller
Venture Logistics, Rochester, Michigan, us, 48308
Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOGISTICS FOR THE INDUSTRIOUS
At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we'd like to meet you.
SUMMARY
Manage finance and accounting departments providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management, its shareholders and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company's future.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Deeply involved with month end close of Business Unit financial. Supports needed information for accurate billing for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.Work with operations and IT to fully integrate operations systems.Support collections department for local customers as needed.Provide variance analysis throughout the month.Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departmentsRespond to Executive Director of Accounting & Finance as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate his or her financial needs.Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports related to the financial success of the organization.Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.Must have regular and predictable attendanceIdentify areas of need and develop continual process improvement.OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.Additional duties as assignedRequirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.Five years of hands-on accounting/financial experience.PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
CPA certificationExperience in the Transportation field highly desired.REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills requiredMust be detail orientedMust have high level of accuracyMust display ethical conduct and maintain confidentialityPREFERRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience with Great Plains softwareStrong communication skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.OTHER INFORMATION
The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.BENEFITS
Competitive PayOpportunity for career advancementGenerous Vacation / Paid Time OffPaid Holidays401K with company match from day 1Medical, Dental, VisionBasic and Supplemental Life Insurance
This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee's employment relationship with the Company is at-will.
Full-time
Description
LOGISTICS FOR THE INDUSTRIOUS
At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we'd like to meet you.
SUMMARY
Manage finance and accounting departments providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management, its shareholders and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company's future.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Deeply involved with month end close of Business Unit financial. Supports needed information for accurate billing for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.Work with operations and IT to fully integrate operations systems.Support collections department for local customers as needed.Provide variance analysis throughout the month.Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departmentsRespond to Executive Director of Accounting & Finance as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate his or her financial needs.Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports related to the financial success of the organization.Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.Must have regular and predictable attendanceIdentify areas of need and develop continual process improvement.OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.Additional duties as assignedRequirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.Five years of hands-on accounting/financial experience.PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
CPA certificationExperience in the Transportation field highly desired.REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills requiredMust be detail orientedMust have high level of accuracyMust display ethical conduct and maintain confidentialityPREFERRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience with Great Plains softwareStrong communication skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.OTHER INFORMATION
The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.BENEFITS
Competitive PayOpportunity for career advancementGenerous Vacation / Paid Time OffPaid Holidays401K with company match from day 1Medical, Dental, VisionBasic and Supplemental Life Insurance
This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee's employment relationship with the Company is at-will.