Assistant Controller

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

17d

About The Position

Joseph’s Classic Market is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting function and support the CFO. This hands-on role is responsible for accurate financial records, organized accounting processes, timely close and reporting, and management of day-to-day financial activity. The position also provides direction and mentorship to accounting team members and supports the financial operations of a growing, family-owned business. The role encompasses month-end close and financial reporting; general ledger integrity and account reconciliations; daily cash accounting, monitoring, and reporting; accounts payable and receivable oversight; audit, tax, and compliance support; and preparation of financial schedules, ad hoc reporting, and analysis. The Assistant Controller works closely with the CFO and helps ensure financial information is accurate and useful for leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial statements, and account reconciliations.
Experience with cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, and intercompany accounting.
Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills.
Experience reviewing work and providing guidance to accounting team members.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Help lead the monthly close process; prepare financial statements and journal entries; review financial activity; and ensure reporting is accurate, complete, and timely.
Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee reconciliations for cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, intercompany accounts, inventory, credit cards, depreciation, and other balance sheet accounts.
Manage daily cash accounting activity, oversee cash reconciliations and reporting, monitor cash positions, and provide leadership with accurate daily cash information.
Support and oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, including aging reviews, check runs, statement reconciliations, collections, payment processing, and escalated issues.
Provide day-to-day direction, review, and mentorship to accounting team members, ensuring deadlines, responsibilities, and accounting standards are met.
Support audits and tax and CPA requests; maintain accounting documentation; and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with appropriate accounting practices and company requirements.
Maintain financial schedules and accounting files, prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis, support related entities, and help resolve accounting issues.