About Us Elephant Holdings is a growing holding company overseeing a diverse group of transportation, logistics, fleet, leasing, and related service businesses. We combine the stability of an established organization with the energy and opportunity of a growing company. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Certified Public Accountant to lead our internal accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a highly visible position offering direct access to ownership and senior leadership, meaningful decision-making authority, and the opportunity to build and improve financial systems across multiple companies. Position Summary The Controller / Senior Accountant will oversee the accounting operations of the holding company and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will be responsible for consolidated financial reporting, multi-entity accounting, budgeting, tax coordination, internal controls, and financial analysis. This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys both strategic work and hands-on problem-solving and who wants to make a measurable impact within a growing organization. Key Responsibilities Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes for multiple affiliated companies. Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Manage consolidated reporting, intercompany transactions, and eliminations. Develop annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and financial projections. Provide ownership and management with clear financial analysis and actionable recommendations. Monitor profitability by company, customer, business line, vehicle, lane, or project. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and general-ledger activity. Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, internal controls, and approval procedures. Coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings with outside tax professionals. Support payroll-tax, sales-and-use-tax, property-tax, 1099, and other compliance requirements. Manage banking relationships, cash positions, debt schedules, and financial reporting to lenders. Coordinate financial audits, insurance audits, and regulatory or lender information requests. Review equipment purchases, leases, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditures. Improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and financial controls as the organization grows. Assist with acquisitions, new entities, reorganizations, and the integration of affiliated companies. Supervise and develop accounting staff and outside service providers. Work collaboratively with operations, payroll, human resources, compliance, and executive leadership. Required Qualifications Active Certified Public Accountant license. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. At least five years of progressive accounting experience. Prior accounting experience in the transportation, trucking, or logistics industry is required. Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Demonstrated experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidated financial statements. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial leaders. High level of integrity, discretion, accuracy, and professional judgment. Willingness to remain hands-on while also providing strategic leadership. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior-level public accountant. Experience with intercompany accounting, business combinations, and complex ownership structures. Public-accounting or tax experience. Familiarity with transportation-related cost reporting, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, equipment, and driver expenses. Experience improving accounting systems or building an internal accounting department. Benefits We recognize that attracting exceptional professionals requires more than competitive compensation. Our benefits package is expected to include: Competitive base salary. Annual performance-based bonus. Medical insurance. Generous paid time off. Paid holidays and sick leave. Hybrid-work flexibility after successful onboarding, where appropriate. Company-paid CPA license renewal and professional membership fees. Paid continuing professional education and training. Career-development and leadership opportunities. Direct access to ownership and executive management. Meaningful involvement in major business and investment decisions. Modern office environment and collaborative workplace culture. Long-term advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow. Stable, year-round in-house position without client-billing or public-accounting timesheet requirements. Why Join Us? This is more than a traditional accounting position. You will have the opportunity to shape the financial infrastructure of a growing group of companies, improve decision-making across the organization, and become a trusted adviser to senior leadership. The right candidate will receive the autonomy, resources, and executive support needed to build an efficient, reliable, and scalable accounting function. How to Apply Please submit your résumé and a brief statement describing your experience with multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, and accounting leadership. Elephant Holdings is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person