Divisional Controller

Position Summary

The Divisional Controller provides financial leadership and operational oversight for our

Oregon-based trucking company with operations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Located

in Hermiston, OR, this role combines accounting expertise with strong people leadership,

managing financial reporting, operational analysis, and compliance coordination for the

division. The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to lead, coach, and develop team

members while partnering closely with operations and senior leadership to drive results.

Leadership Expectations

This role requires strong, confident leadership with an emphasis on developing people and

building high-performing teams. The Divisional Controller will:

• Provide clear direction, accountability, and performance expectations
• Model professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
• Mentor and develop team members through regular feedback and coaching
• Foster collaboration between Finance, Operations, and Compliance
• Lead change management as systems, processes, and responsibilities evolve
• This position will provider leadership to 2 Trucking Analysts and 1 Compliance Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting for trucking operations.
• Oversee month-end close including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, cost-per-mile reporting, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insight to operations leadership on profitability and efficiency.
• Supervise and develop two Trucking Analysts and one Compliance Coordinator.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance coaching with direct reports.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and timeliness across all finance functions.
• Oversee compliance reporting including IFTA, Oregon fuel tax, and DOT filings.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting; develop route, customer, and equipment profitability models.
• Drive process improvements and implement automation in reporting and data management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual performance bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Additional Leadership & Growth Highlights

• Provide confident, day-to-day leadership and foster accountability, clarity, and follow-through across the team.
• Play a key role in process improvement, system enhancements, and change management initiatives within Finance and Operations.
• Clear growth pathway into broader corporate leadership responsibilities for high-performing leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting or financial leadership experience, preferably in trucking, logistics, or agriculture.
• Proven people-leadership experience including supervision, coaching, and mentoring.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting system experience (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Familiarity with IFTA, Oregon fuel tax, and DOT compliance, preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 Consistent with applicable state, federal, and local law, the Company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations.