Controller

JOB PURPOSE:

The Controller is responsible for the overall management of the Company’s accounting operations, including financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and financial close processes. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, supports strategic decision-making, and promotes operational efficiency across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but is not intended to be a conclusive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal audit controls across key areas such as cash, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, debt, and inventory
• Create, maintain, update and adhere to effective internal controls, policies, and standardized accounting procedures
• Oversee financial reporting accuracy and timeliness, ensuring reliable data for executive decision-making
• Partner with cross-functional departments to improve operational efficiencies and support business initiatives
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives through completion
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective financial operations
• Provide leadership, guidance, and development to accounting staff
• Support external audits and serve as primary liaison for auditors

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPA or equivalent certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to uphold our company’s mission statement.
• Ability to effectively lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems/ERP platforms, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash modules  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

SAFETY & HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pay-Less Markets is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees and customers. As part of this commitment, Pay-Less Markets has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards.

With this understanding, all employees are required to: Adhere to all local and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all Pay-Less Markets and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor and participate in mandatory or available safety training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee should have the physical ability to lift items (up to 25 lbs). The employee must be comfortable working in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and respond to customers and employees. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.