Accounting Manager

Company: Trucksmarter
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Logistics is one of the single largest industries in the world. Globally, logistics is an $8-$12 trillion dollar industry and in the US alone, -$2 trillion, representing -10% of GDP. A single percent of improvement drives profound change to every corner of the world; from the cost of our goods, to the livelihoods of local communities, to even the impact on our environment.To reshape the industry, at TruckSmarter, our focus is first on truck drivers.Trucks move 71% of freight in America (-$800bn annually) & the trucking industry represents nearly 6% of the full-time jobs in the country. If you look around you, every item has sat on a truck at one point on its journey to you. However, despite the industry being one of the greatest levers of innovation throughout history, it is still deeply fragmented & structurally misaligned. Our mission is to fix that-and we need your help.Job SummaryIn this job, you'll be the financial backbone of the company. You'll own financial processes like delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting to guide decision-making, and building and maintaining models for detailed analysis. Your expertise will be crucial in reporting to internal and external stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions, and managing the company's debt facility. You will be the company's first Accountant, reporting into and working directly with the CFO to build out the function.The following represents the expected compensation for this role:--- The annual salary range for this role is $100K-$135K + equity + benefits (listed below).Working model: TruckSmarter offers an in-office collaborative culture. This role is based out of our downtown Chicago office, and requires in-office presence three days per week (typically Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays).What You'll Do

• Own the company's accounting and monthly financial close process
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external partners
• Support the design and optimization of accounting procedures and systems
• Assist in ongoing finance processes (e.g., budgets, re-forecasts, monthly reviews, quarterly planning) to inform decision-making
• Improve operating teams' understanding of financial statements and budget adherence with thoughtful and transparent analysis and partnership
• Build and own models for in-depth analyses and forecasting, as well as ensure their quality, timeliness, and accuracy
• Support and influence key strategic and business decisions
• Assist in corporate initiatives such as board meetings and fundraising
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of the company's debt facilityWhat You Need
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant experience in accounting (public accounting preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting (CPA preferred)
• Experience driving and executing on finance processes (e.g., budgets, financial reporting, performance analyses against forecast)
• Sound business judgment and ability to bring clarity through business insights based on deep analytical rigor and attention to detail
• Independent, motivated, and ready to be challenged by an unstructured and ever-changing environment
• Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally across multiple teams; you are seen as a trusted and objective advisorWe would love for you to join us on this journey and are excited to review your application!
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