Laufer Trucking, Inc. · 1 day ago
Controller
Washington County, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLaufer Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across a multi-entity organization that includes trucking and transportation, freight brokerage, and warehousing operations. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and sound fiscal management to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
LogisticsRentalTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Oversee two direct reports and all day-to-day accounting activities, including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close
Consolidate financial statements across trucking, brokerage, and warehousing entities
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and KPIs
Ensure accuracy of P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for each business unit
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across all operations
Develop and maintain cost models for trucking operations (fuel, maintenance, driver pay, equipment depreciation, etc.)
Support brokerage margin analysis and profitability tracking
Oversee financial management for warehousing operations, including labor, storage revenue, and inventory controls
Partner with operations leaders to monitor performance metrics and identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal/state regulations, and industry-specific requirements (e.g., IFTA, IRP, DOT-related reporting)
Support HR with financial documentation related to regulatory compliance
Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, policies, and procedures
Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and external reporting with third-party CPAs
Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and credit facilities
Monitor working capital, collections, vendor terms, and cash positioning
Provide financial insights to support strategic planning, capital investments, and risk management
Oversee accounting and financial systems, including TMS, B2E payroll, and QuickBooks/Sage Peachtree
Implement automation and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Ensure alignment and integration of financial data across trucking, brokerage, and warehouse systems
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to leadership with clear, proactive insights
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience; transportation, logistics, or warehousing experience strongly preferred
Solid understanding of trucking and brokerage financial structures (settlements, margins, fuel, compliance-related costs)
Proficiency with accounting, payroll, and enterprise systems
Demonstrated experience managing and leading a department
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
CPA or CMA certification
Experience with TMS/WMS platforms
Background in multi-entity or consolidated reporting
Exposure to warehousing financial operations
Company
Laufer Trucking, Inc.
Laufer Trucking, Inc. was established by Al Laufer in 1976 in Hartford, WI.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase