Job Description

TransWest is a fast-growing disruptor in the often-stagnant mobility and transportation space. We provide creative thinking with superb client service and cost-effective solutions to transportation challenges large and small. TransWest develops and delivers custom mobility services, valet/parking management, and off-site parking procurement solutions for some of the most innovative and demanding clients throughout North America. We take great pride in delivering quality service that is unmatched in our industry. 

The Corporate Controller is a director level position, responsible for the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and leads all accounting operations, including month-end close, compliance, audit, and internal controls. This role serves as the owner of the financial statements and a key partner to finance leadership in building a scalable, high-performing accounting function. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Accounting, with regular interaction with executive leadership.

Compensation:

• $150,000 - $170,000 / year
• Annual discretionary bonus program

Benefits:

• Company-paid health benefits
• 401k with matching
• Annual pay raises

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Own the accuracy and completeness of the Company’s financial statements and underlying accounting records.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring disciplined execution and continuous close efficiency.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent accounting treatment across the organization.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions, contracts, and business initiatives.
• Oversee all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, and revenue accounting.
• Support cash management and short-term liquidity planning, ensuring accuracy of cash positioning.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead annual financial audit, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of audit documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements in coordination with external tax advisors.
• Support compliance with banking, insurance and lending reporting requirements.
• Manage day-to-day insurance programs and fleet-related administrative functions, including claims management, vehicle & title registrations. Ensure accurate accounting and financial visibility into claims.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between financial reporting, forecasts, and management insights, while maintaining clear ownership of actuals and accounting outputs.
• Support decision-making for capital expenditures, cost savings, and operational initiatives.
• Partner with FP&A to support accurate and timely client billing for large contracts, ensuring alignment between contractual terms, revenue recognition, and invoicing.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including support hiring, coaching and elevating team capability.
• Serve as a finance partner to internal functions including operations, program management, people & culture, and IT.
• Drive the evolution of systems, automation, and workflows, partnering with FP&A and IT to build saleable, integrated financial processes.

Accounts Receivable & Collections Oversight

• Monitor and improve key metrics, including aging, DSO, and cash collections, to optimize working capital and liquidity.
• Establish and enforce credit policies, collection procedures, and bad debt management practices.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve billing issues and drive improvements in invoicing processes and AR automation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting with prior experience in a controller role.
• 4+ years leading and developing teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of the full close process, financials, and audit cycle.
• Public and/or private accounting background.
• Technical accounting skills with a strong understanding of current GAAP standards.
• Experience in a multi-entity business preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Excel.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Keen analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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