Associate Controller

‍Why Build Your Career at Gnosis Freight?

Gnosis Freight has developed proprietary technology – Container Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Marlo Container Tracking Engine – that’s shaping the future of logistics. Our software empowers global importers, exporters, and logistics service providers to simplify complex supply chain operations with end-to-end visibility and execution software. Our customers, including many of the world’s largest and well-known brands, achieve substantial efficiencies, cost savings, and collaboration using our software daily.

As part of Gnosis, you will work with a talented team of engineers, creatives, and thought partners passionate about delivering impact across the global supply chain. Our team, fully based in Charleston, is mission-driven and has developed a special culture of excellence, inclusivity, and hard work. We invest in our people, providing significant learning & development opportunities while retaining meaningful levels of responsibility in each role. We’re actively investing across the organization to further enhance our product, global reach, and value delivered to our clients.

If you’re ready to bring your A-game and make your mark in the logistics technology industry, apply today. We can’t wait to meet you!

The Associate Controller will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting, driving accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial statements inaccordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and private company standards. You will work closely with senior executives and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is critical to supporting the company’s financial operations, reporting, and internal control environment, ensuring transparency, and providing insightful financial examination to facilitate business strategy while driving efficient growth.

The Associate Controller plays an integral role in growing the organization’s Enterprise Value, improving both top- and bottom-line.

• Numbers are Right – Timely, accurate, and insightful accounting, reporting, and planning. Financial controls are effective. Business strategy is informed with actionable insights.

• Compliance is Key – Financial reporting meets US GAAP, regulatory, and audit standards, ensuring transparent and reliable processes that build stakeholder confidence.

• Leadership Drives Efficiency – Develops and maintains efficient financial operations, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance overall organizational performance.

• Innovation and Adaptability – Demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset by embracing new tools, processes, and projects. Tackles ad hoc challenges with agility, adding value to evolving business needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting, including monthly / quarterly reporting packages for various stakeholders and annual consolidated and statutory financial statements, as required

• Technical expertise relating to US GAAP, covering accounting for balance sheet and P&L areas. Areas of importance (not all inclusive) include revenue recognition (SaaS), debt, consolidation, foreign currency, stock compensation, etc. Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards

• Management and coordination around external audit and ad hoc processes (as necessary), liaising with auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit

• Prepare, review, and ensure proper documentation of all accounting policies and transactions, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards. Includes the preparation of policy memos and the like to comply with necessary documentation requirements

Accounting Operations

• Ownership of the general ledger, accounts payable & receivable, expense reimbursement, payroll, equity administration, and tax & treasury responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure the efficient and accurate operation of the accounting department

• Monitor, automate, and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure deadlines are met

• Manage cross-functional and internal Finance oriented projects to meet objectives and improve efficiencies and effectiveness of the organization

Internal Controls Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and improve the company's internal control structure to promote transparency, consistency, and accuracy

• Develop and implement policies for internal financial controls and audit processes

Financial Analysis

• Work closely with the CFO to prepare accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and projections

• Provide insight on financial data to support strategy, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and variances from budget

• Assist in the preparation of board and board committee reports, internal and external stakeholder reporting and other ad hoc communications

Mindset & Leadership

• Maintain a leadership & high-performing “learn-it-all" mindset. Provide consistent and timely communications, with a bias to proactivity and sharing any and all bad news early (“no surprises”)

• Provide guidance across the company and with partners to ensure that accounting activities are completed in a timely and efficient manner

Tax Compliance & Reporting:

• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of corporate tax filings, ensuring compliance with international, federal, state, and local tax regulations

• Run activities with external service providers as needed / as business evolves supporting indirect taxation, including sales & use, and business taxes

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Oversee treasury activities and cash management strategy in conjunction with the CFO, including maintaining timeline, accurate, and forward-looking near-term and long-term cash flow forecasting

• Ensure proper accounting treatment of cash receipts, disbursements, and financial instruments

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent preferred)

• At least 4 years of accounting experience

• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and AICPA reporting requirements

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives, auditors, and external stakeholders

• Strongly demonstrated successful leadership and project management capabilities; able to collaborate and work well cross-functionally; experience in a management role preferred but not required for this position

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, QuickBooks), expense management software (e.g. Ramp, Concur), and financial modeling tools (e.g. Excel, Causal). Proficiency in financial modeling and ERP implementation experience is a plus

• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment; “do what you say you’re going to do, every time” posture

• Software experience is strongly preferred

Gnosis Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.