Pacer International, a freight transportation and logistics provider, has appointed Michael Gordon as corporate controller, effective as of Jan. 1.

In connection with the relocation of the controller position from California to Ohio, Gordon will be transitioning responsibilities from Marc Jensen, who will continue to serve as corporate controller and chief accounting officer through March 31, at which time Gordon will become chief accounting officer.

Since June 2009, Gordon has served as a financial consultant for Pacer. From November 2007 to December 2009, he worked for Resources Global Professionals, where he provided financial consulting services to a Fortune 500 specialty chemical company, Pacer, and other clients.

Prior to that, Gordon spent eight years with DHL Exel Supply Chain serving as the financial controller for North and South America where he was responsible for developing Exel’s shared services accounting function. Gordon also spent eight years with Ernst & Young, where he served as a senior manager providing audit services to both public and private companies.