HybridRemote or hybrid work is considered; the posting does not specify office-day requirements.
AccountingFinancial Accounting
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
CPA is strongly preferred.
At least five years of progressive accounting or finance experience is required.
Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting lead is required.
Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, or service businesses is strongly preferred.
Strong command of financial statements and accrual accounting is required.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills are required.
Experience with ERP or accounting systems is required; experience with logistics platforms is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and process orientation are required.
Responsibilities
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare timely and accurate financial statements.
Deliver monthly management reporting packages with KPIs and commentary.
Ensure balance sheet integrity and clean reconciliations.
Maintain general ledger accuracy and accounting controls.
Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and billing cycles.
Improve invoicing timeliness and cash conversion.
Build reporting around days sales outstanding, margins, and customer profitability.
Partner with operations and sales leadership on gross profit reporting.
Analyze lane profitability, customer margins, and service line performance.
Support pricing, commissions, and incentive plan analysis.
Develop dashboards for business performance metrics.
Build scalable standard operating procedures, approval workflows, and internal controls.
Improve accounting processes and month-end close speed.
Drive process discipline across billing and cost capture.
Support audit, banking, insurance, and compliance requirements.
Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
Support board, lender, and investor reporting.
Help leadership evaluate growth investments and hiring plans.
Provide financial modeling support for acquisitions and branch expansion.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, or service businesses is strongly preferred.
Experience with logistics platforms is a plus.
Controller
Ardent Global Logistics Virginia Beach, VA (Remote / Hybrid considered)
About Ardent Global Logistics
Ardent Global Logistics is a fast-growing, boutique global freight forwarding and supply chain advisory firm built to serve customers who demand speed, responsiveness, and exceptional service.
Founded during one of the most disruptive supply chain periods in modern history, Ardent was created to help small and mid-sized importers navigate complex logistics challenges with the care and urgency often missing from larger providers.
We believe in doing common things in uncommon ways.
Our culture is built on ownership, accountability, constant communication, and an obsession with details. Every shipment matters because every customer relationship matters.
As we continue to scale, we are looking for a strong Controller to build financial rigor, improve visibility, and help drive the next phase of growth.
Position Overview
The Controller will own the day-to-day financial operations of the business while building the processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure necessary for a high-growth company.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both rolling up their sleeves in the details and helping leadership make strategic decisions through strong financial insight.
The right candidate will bring structure, discipline, and clarity across accounting, reporting, cash flow, forecasting, and financial controls.
This person will work directly with the Founder and leadership team and will play a critical role in scaling the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare timely and accurate financial statements
Deliver monthly management reporting packages with KPIs and commentary
Ensure balance sheet integrity and clean reconciliations
Maintain general ledger accuracy and accounting controls
Cash Flow & Working Capital
Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
Monitor AR, AP, collections, and billing cycles
Improve invoicing timeliness and cash conversion
Build reporting around DSO, margins, and customer profitability
Operational Finance
Partner with operations and sales leadership on gross profit reporting
Analyze lane profitability, customer margins, and service line performance
Support pricing, commissions, and incentive plan analysis
Develop dashboards for business performance metrics
Controls & Process Improvement
Build scalable SOPs, approval workflows, and internal controls
Improve accounting processes and month-end close speed
Drive process discipline across billing and cost capture
Support audit, banking, insurance, and compliance requirements
Forecasting & Strategic Support
Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
Support board, lender, and investor reporting
Help leadership evaluate growth investments and hiring plans
Provide financial modeling support for acquisitions and branch expansion
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA strongly preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting / finance experience
Experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting lead
Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, or service businesses strongly preferred
Strong command of financial statements and accrual accounting
Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
Experience with ERP / accounting systems (experience with logistics platforms a plus)
Strong attention to detail and process orientation
What Success Looks Like
In the first 90 days, success in this role looks like:
Clean and predictable monthly close
Improved visibility into gross profit and customer margins
Faster invoicing and collections cadence
Strong cash flow reporting
Clear KPI dashboards for leadership
Increased confidence in financial reporting and decision-making
Why Join Ardent
This is an opportunity to help shape the finance function of a high-growth company at an exciting stage.
You will work directly with leadership, influence strategic decisions, and help build the foundation for the next phase of scale.
If you are someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to help build something meaningful, we would love to talk.