Assistant Controller

4595 Food Market Corp dba Josephs Classic Market•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller plays a key role in supporting the accounting department and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data. This position assists the Controller in maintaining robust internal controls, streamlining accounting processes, and delivering actionable financial insights to management. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented retail environment. This role is located on-site at our Palm Beach Gardens corporate office.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of proven experience as an Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting processes.
Proficiency in accounting software (ERP experience preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong vendor relationship and communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

Nice To Haves

Retail or consumer-facing industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Controller in preparing and consolidating accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Review, reconcile, and maintain all aspects of the general ledger.
Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly financial reports to management.
Coordinate with department managers to monitor and explain budget-to-actual variances.
Establish, maintain, and enforce internal control policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations.
Support internal and external audit activities.
Supervise the accounts payable functions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
Review periodic inventory results, investigate discrepancies, and report findings to the Controller.
Approve and process recurring payments.
Oversee the scanning, recording, and reconciliation of all checks sent to the office.
Coordinate and assist with the annual budgeting process.
Support forecasting efforts and provide data analysis for strategic decision-making.
Assist the Controller with special projects, process improvements, and system upgrades.
Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.