Cole Careers

For over 65 years, Cole International has helped drive global trade forward with precision, care, and a customer-first mindset. With a strong presence across North America and a commitment to building lasting partnerships, we bring clarity to the complex world of logistics. Our people are the heart of our operations, and together, we strive to make trade easier for everyone.

As a Senior Financial Analyst at Cole International, you’ll step into a critical role that ensures our financial reporting reflects both accuracy and integrity. You'll do more than close the books—you’ll build bridges between departments, illuminate the story behind the numbers, and help drive informed decision-making across the business. Your contributions will fuel the financial strength that supports our growing, client-driven logistics network.

• The chance to work with a collaborative and supportive finance and operations team.
• A dynamic environment where initiative is valued and your insights shape decision-making.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth as we continue to expand our financial capabilities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

You’ll be a key driver of our financial reporting cycle, ensuring completeness, timeliness, and compliance while engaging with leaders across the business. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead the period-end close process—monthly, quarterly, and annually—ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations, manage journal entries, and translate foreign currency balances.
• Review Trial Balance and P&L to identify anomalies, prepare financial statements, and oversee locking of periods after review.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to build and manage budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances to inform budget adjustments.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between AP/AR accounts.
• Test transactions for accuracy and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Support internal and external audit preparation and collaborate with auditors.
• Maintain strong financial controls to ensure compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Provide variance analysis and ad hoc financial reports to support business health.

• A degree in accounting or related field; CPA designation or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of financial accounting experience; logistics or customs brokerage knowledge is a plus.
• Deep familiarity with multi-currency environments and full-cycle accounting.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; ERP experience highly valued.
• Ability to manage large data sets and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This role is more than just numbers—it’s about shaping how we understand our business and move it forward. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a team that values clarity, consistency, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.Include the hashtag #ColeCareers in your application submission. Let’s build the future of global trade—together.