Controller

Job Summary:

The Controller will be responsible for managing all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role in a fast-paced retail environment where attention to detail, strong organization, and a team-oriented mindset are key.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Management of the headquarter office located in East Windsor, CT.
• Oversees booking procedures and records compiled at store level.
• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs in the accounting department.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversee daily accounting operations for multiple store locations.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, bank accounts, and store cash deposits.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Coordinate payroll processing and staffing for accounting department employees.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations, including sales and meals tax reporting.
• Oversee inventory accounting and cost of goods sold reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax preparers, and financial institutions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to ownership for decision-making.
• Provides ongoing financial analysis and reporting to assist the ownership and management teams in decision making.
• Executes the company’s financial strategy.
• Performs risk management by analyzing the company’s liabilities and investments.
• Ensures cash flow is appropriate and adequate for the company’s operations.
• Assists in the development of plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditures.
• Recommends benchmarks that can be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Calculates and issues financial and operating metrics.
• Manages the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Calculates variances from the budget and reports significant issues to management.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on expense control, capital expenditures, investment strategy and potential mergers, acquisitions, or expansions.
• Monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• Ensures all permits and licenses are renewed and up to date including liquor, cigarette, lottery, health department, and other consumer commodity.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software. Sage 300 experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of POS systems such as RORC
• Knowledge of back-office software such as BRData
• Familiarity with payroll and HR systems such as Paycom

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Ten years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel locally to various store locations as needed.