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Next Staffing Group specializes in offshore mid-level and back-office staffing solutions, helping organizations optimize their operational efficiency. By successfully placing skilled professionals, the company has achieved measurable improvements in productivity and cost-effectiveness for its clients. The team is committed to understanding client-specific needs, ensuring each placement aligns with business goals and contributes to positive outcomes.
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Accounting & Finance Leader
Client Background
One of the fastest-growing time-critical logistics providers in North America, specializing in expedited air freight, charter operations, and complex transportation for medical, aerospace, automotive, and life-science clients worldwide.
Position Summary
The Accounting & Finance Leader will oversee all financial operations of our client including accounting, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and systems optimization. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, detail-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments and can build structure, clarity, and accountability across the organization. This role is equal parts strategic finance, hands-on accounting, and systems/process architecture.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the senior leader over all accounting and finance functions.
* Ensure timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements each month.
* Own the full close process, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
* Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and scenario-based financial models.
* Provide monthly reporting packages to leadership with meaningful insights—not just data.
* Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and working capital optimization.
2. Accounting Operations
* Supervise the accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections processes.
* Ensure invoices are accurate, timely, and tied to clean operational data.
* Implement strong internal controls around posting, reconciliations, approvals, and.
* Maintain a clean chart of accounts aligned to COGS vs. general expense categories.
* Support preparation for tax filings, audits, and compliance reviews.
3. Systems Ownership &Data Integrity
This role will serve as the internal "systems architect" across our finance-related platforms, including:
* QuickBooks Online – primary accounting system
* Supply Vision – operational and billing system
* Front – shared inbox and customer communication
Responsibilities include:
* Ensuring data integrity and seamless synchronization across platforms.
* Designing workflows that reduce manual touchpoints and errors.
* Increasing automation and building dashboards/reporting tools.
* Partnering with IT and software vendors as needed.
4. Strategic Finance, Analysis & Planning
* Assist in building forward-looking growth tools to support the 30×30 initiative.
* Evaluate profitability by product line (air freight, charters, truckload, Mexico, etc.).
* Analyze margin performance, pricing trends, vendor costs, and customer behaviors.
* Build models for major initiatives (UK expansion, parametric insurance, new accounts, etc.).
* Provide recommendations that improve operating ratios, scale efficiency, and margin consistency.
* Work closely with our Quality & Compliance function (TSA, IAC, ISO, GDP, SOC-2 initiatives).
* Support audits, government reviews, insurance claims, and internal controls testing.
* Ensure vendor compliance, W-9/1099 management, and documentation accuracy.
* Drive accountability around SOP compliance, approvals, and segregation of duties.
* Lead and mentor accounting staff (Accounting/HR Manager, AR/AP clerks, billing)
* Establish high-performance expectations, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Create scalable documentation, SOPs, and training modules.
* Foster a culture of accuracy, discipline, and proactive communication.
Qualifications
Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
* 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in logistics, transportation, or a related operational industry.
* Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and scalable accounting practices.
* Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.
* Experience working with operational systems such as Supply Vision, TMS/WMS platforms, or integrated finance tools.
* Proven success building financial processes in a high-growth environment.
* Strong analytical ability with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.
* High attention to detail, accuracy, and data quality.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional partners.
Preferred:
* Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency, or multinational operations (Mexico, UK, etc.).
* Familiarity with expedited freight, air charter, or time-critical logistics.
* Experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems and workflow automation tools.
* Knowledge of compliance frameworks relevant to logistics: TSA, IAC, ISO 9001, C-
Traits That Make You Successful in this Role:
* You are a builder, not a maintainer—comfortable creating structure in fast-growth environment.
* You are a craftsman-minded leader: precise, reliable, detail-oriented, and consistent.
* You thrive in a meritocracy—performance and impact matter more than tenure.
* You naturally anticipate issues before they become problems.
* You communicate clearly, confidently, and proactively.
* You care deeply about accuracy, accountability, and financial discipline.
* You take ownership and deliver results independently.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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