Job Title:
Financial Controller (Distribution logistics)
Company: Ajulia Executive Search
Location: Hicksville, NY
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Financial Controller (Distribution logistics)Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing, stable, innovating company? This exciting opportunity as a Financial Controller (Manufacturing) offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Financial Controller (Manufacturing) opportunity could be the right fit for you.Responsibilities:Lead the monthly close process and deliver accurate, decision-ready financial statements that support operational and strategic decision-making.Transform financial and operational data into actionable insights across margins, shrink, spoilage, and route-level profitability.Own inventory accuracy and cost control, including FIFO valuation, landed cost analysis, rebate tracking, and variance management.Analyze operational performance metrics such as cost per route, labor utilization, productivity, and throughput.Maintain strong cash flow through effective oversight of AR, AP, forecasting, and banking activities.Strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and maintain audit-ready documentation.Drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and KPI development to support organizational planning and performance management.Lead, mentor, and elevate a high-performing finance and accounting team with a hands-on, operationally engaged leadership style.Requirements:7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience; distribution or logistics industry experience strongly preferred.Strong understanding of inventory, gross margin drivers, and cost-of-goods workflows.ERP proficiency (SAP or comparable system) and advanced Excel capability.Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, high-volume, operationally complex environmentsBenefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time offAsk for Jasleenjasleen@Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.ZR