Controller

Description

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations at the Co-op, ensuring that all transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP). Additionally, the Controller will be responsible for implementing and maintaining effective controls over financial reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: (not an all inclusive list)

Management:

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, including effective internal controls with proper segregation of duties
• Serve as a liaison between the accounting/finance department and other departments within the organization
• Provide on-the-job training to members of the accounting and finance team, developing each team member in their role and preparing them for advancement within the organization

Transactions:

• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of manual journal entries compiled by the accounting team
• Ensure that accounts payable is paid in a timely manner and that all reasonable discounts are properly recorded on accounts payable
• Ensure that accounts receivable is collected and applied properly
• Ensure that cost of sales are being properly recorded
• Ensure inventory costing is accurate
• Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are completed
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Reporting:

• Issue accurate and timely monthly financial statements which the Board/Management can utilize to make informed business decisions
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Calculate variances between budgeted and actual results and report significant issues to management
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Compliance:

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience and Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 6+ years of progressively responsible experience for a company of a similar size
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Multi-location and retail industry experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant required
• 3+ years of experience managing an accounting team
• Professional certifications preferred but not required
• Proficient in use of PC and computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Acumatica accounting software strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Experience in the use of internal control procedures
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize one’s work as needed
• Strong Excel skills required

The Co-op has engaged Gallagher, Flynn & Company to assist with the candidate search. Interested parties must submit a cover letter and resume to Elena Spensley, evs@gfc.com for consideration.