Great opportunity for a proactive Controller with at least 3 years of experience in a fast-moving retail food environment to be a strategic business partner and support an already successful operation. The Controller will be a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who will work closely with leadership and contribute to the accounting and IT teams and can bring excellent analytic, organization, and communication skills. Must have ambition and a strong desire to grow your career.
Operational Responsibilities
• Responsible for the accuracy of all General Ledger financial accounting.
• Responsible for the timely, accurate and efficient monthly accounting close process.
• Responsible for annual financial statement audit, including preparation of all supporting documentation.
• Seek opportunities to enhance processes and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Enhance the accounting department's use of relevant software.
• Preparation of year-to-date cash flow and projections to manage cash balances.
• Supervision of accounts payable processes and related vendor statements and payments.
• Manage banking of different accounts and relationships.
• Manage IT dept including e-commerce.
• Responsible for negotiating contracts and insurance renewal.
• Oversee Office staff.
Financial Reporting Responsibilities
• Responsible for the training, enhancement and stewardship of the financial reporting platforms and all related reporting requirements.
• Preparation and completion of the annual budget process and developing updated forecasts to provide an accurate projection of financial performance.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reporting packages including variance analysis.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time including ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
Knowledge and Skills Required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree a plus.
• CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience, with prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager or Accounting Manager level responsibility strongly preferred.
• Experience in the retail food industry is a plus.
• Passionate about the company's mission, enthusiastic about the challenges facing the organization and dedicated to taking ownership and achieving its goals.
Core Competencies
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional work ethic and conscientious about quality of work.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Sage accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel skills.
WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $135,000 annually, with potential for higher compensation based on retail or food industry experience and/or CPA certification.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager Accounting Manager, or related accounting role: 3 years (Required)
• Retail or food industry: Preferred
Work Location: In person