Assistant Controller

coborns•Saint Cloud, MN

14d•$106,000 - $176,000

About The Position

Overview Coborn’s is growing fast, staying innovative, and hiring for our next Assistant Controller! Join our team today as you explore the grocery retail industry from a financial lens! As our Assistant Controller, you will oversee our general ledger operations and have hands-on involvement in all company accounting matters according to GAAP. Your technical expertise will come into play through accounting compliance, processes, and internal controls. Though numbers are at the core of accounting, people are too! As you join our team, you will manage and support a team of accounting professionals who support our 150+ location business and their teams! If you have a passion for accounting and leading teams and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, join Coborn’s!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and a minimum of seven years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of the US GAAP is required. Must be able to interpret legislation, rules, standards, and regulations pertaining to accounting management.
Strong knowledge of accounting processes and internal controls, preferably with experience in retail. Management experience helpful.
Ability to forecast complex accounting areas, including complex modeling and ‘what-if’ analyses.
Possess a current state driver’s license and valid insurance with the ability to travel to business locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.
CPA/CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of accounting functions for daily, monthly, and annual processes and timelines while working collaboratively across the accounting and finance departments to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial statements. Work includes, but is not limited to, preparing and/or approving various entries and reconciliations, as well as P&L reviews.
Oversee the preparation, analysis, and delivery of timely financial reports for leadership at both the support center and the retail locations; Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as requested.
Monitor data integrity for accurate and timely financial reporting. Partner with the accounting team leadership to develop policies, processes, and internal controls for compliance, improved team efficiency, and minimized risk across the organization. Conduct ongoing financial, operations, and compliance audits to ensure adherence with financial policies and procedures.
Lead the annual financial audit, including but not limited to coordinating internal planning, preparing accurate audit support schedules, reports, and deliverables in a timely manner. Coordinate and facilitate the gathering of information from cross-functional teams.
Provides direct leadership for Accounting and Shared Services. Lead, participate in, and support various company projects and initiatives, including but not limited to system and process implementations, integrations, company acquisitions, and location closings.
Manage and maintain systems that include security, the chart of accounts, fiscal year operating ledger close, and all other accounting tables. Work closely as a liaison between the IT department and the accounting team to resolve system problems and issues. Partner with other accounting and finance leaders to develop and maintain a framework for reporting and analysis.

Benefits

10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
Paid Military Leave
Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
Medical & Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Reimbursement
Paid Family Caregiver Leave
company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!