Assistant Controller

Global Partners LP•Waltham, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is a key financial leader responsible for assisting the Controller with overseeing the accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions of the organization. The Assistant Controller will lead, implement process improvements, support strategic initiatives, and partner closely with the Controller to drive performance and profitability. At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us. The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
8+ years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger close and financial reporting responsibilities required
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to apply accounting standards to complex transactions
Experience with external audits and familiarity with tax regulations, SOX/internal controls and related financial policies
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (expert-level modeling, analysis, and reporting)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate financial results and concepts for non-financial stakeholders and senior leadership
Ability to build collaborative, cross-functional partnerships (e.g. Operations, HR, Legal and IT)
Demonstrated ability to influence others and drive alignment through sound judgment and data-driven recommendations
Strategic mindset with the ability to connect financial insights to business priorities

Nice To Haves

Ability to produce, interpret, and communicate financial statements and reports
Strong command of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff
Skilled in assigning responsibilities and ensuring quality outputs from team members
Ability to Lead through transformation, such as process improvements, system upgrades, or reorganizations
Understands how financial decisions impact broader business goals.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Controller with the coordination, preparation and review of monthly financial reporting packages and deliverables, including the consolidated financial statements
Assist with oversight and management of all aspects of the accounting function (ex., general ledger, subledger systems, compensation & benefit accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions) for preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Responsible for understanding the flow of transactions of the financial reporting application and the interfacing between systems
Ensure reconciliations and journal entries are completed accurately and on schedule
Act as a liaison with both external and internal auditors during SOX, quarterly review, and yearend audit testing procedures
Develop and improve documented policies and procedures for all accounting operations
Enhance existing reporting capabilities and shorten the time required to prepare financial reports and related schedules
Oversee/monitor general ledger account reconciliation to ensure the needs of the business are met timely and accurately
Pursue proactive process improvements to align with best practices using system knowledge and automation capabilities to redesign business and accounting processes
Lead, inspire and train staff and business personnel on new, modified, or existing accounting processes
Provide actionable financial insights that inform strategic planning and operations
Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies
Assist with design and enforcement of effective controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance