Controller

Controller

Location : Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Search Conducted By : Pathway Talent Partners

$120,000-$140,000

Position Overview

Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with a privately held, multi-generation transportation company to identify an accomplished Controller to lead the organization's financial, administrative, and operational functions.

This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership opportunity for an executive who can modernize systems, strengthen processes, and align financial strategy with day-to-day fleet and field operations. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic financial leadership and practical operational execution, enabling scalable infrastructure, improved reporting, and stronger communication across departments.

This role is best suited for a decisive, people-centric leader who thrives in a fast-paced, family-owned environment-someone who values integrity, efficiency, and quality, and who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support long-term growth rather than operating within a rigid corporate bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity, multi-state transportation business
• Manage and produce monthly and quarterly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Lead and streamline billing, invoicing, and documentation processes, including time & materials, labor, and equipment billing under master service agreements
• Partner closely with an external accounting firm, supporting documentation, reconciliations, and review processes
• Identify and resolve discrepancies
• Supervise and support the accounting team, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, while collaborating closely with administrative leadership
• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax filings, reporting requirements, and industry-specific regulations
• Improve reporting, processes, and controls to support operational clarity and planned growth
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to leadership, balancing hands-on execution with thoughtful process improvement

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