Assistant Controller

• →Research and resolve technical U.S. GAAP matters related to new or unusual transactions, such as acquisitions, financings, leases, and revenue.
• →Document technical accounting conclusions in clear, audit-ready memos.
• →Review analyses of financial information to identify trends and explain results to leadership and business partners.
• →Lead audit requests and accounting discussions with external auditors.
• →Provide technical guidance and mentor accounting team members.
• →Find ways to simplify, automate, and standardize work while maintaining strong controls.
• →Maintain confidentiality and protect company financial information.
• →Perform other job-related duties as directed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license required
• Approximately 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, or controllership
• Public accounting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, or audit experience strongly preferred
• Must be able to independently research U.S. GAAP, write technical accounting memos, and clearly explain accounting conclusions to leadership and external auditors
• Experience directing the work of others, reviewing deliverables, and developing accountants
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, consolidations, close processes, and internal controls
• Must have advanced Excel and data-analysis skills; SAP S/4HANA or other large ERP experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel periodically

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach, write, type, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, and lift or move up to 35 pounds.
• Primarily office-based, with periodic travel to railroad, facility, warehouse, or outdoor locations as business needs require.

Safety is a cornerstone value at Patriot Rail. All employees are expected to model safe behavior, uphold company safety standards, and take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment.