Controller- Supermarket Operations

Vicente’s Supermarket•Brockton, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Vicente's is a family-owned, immigrant-founded grocery brand with deep roots in the Greater Boston area's Latino, Brazilian, and multi-ethnic communities. What started as a single store built on hard work, cultural pride, and a commitment to serving our neighbors has grown into a 6-location operation that remains as personal today as it was on day one. Our stores are more than supermarkets — they are gathering places for communities that don't always see themselves reflected in mainstream retail. We carry the products, flavors, and brands that our customers grew up with, and we hire people who understand and celebrate that mission. Culture isn't a footnote here — it is the business. We are proud of who we are, where we come from, and the communities we serve. The right person for this role will share that pride and bring genuine enthusiasm for what makes Vicente's different. We are seeking an experienced Controller with a strong background in supermarket or grocery retail accounting to join our Finance team. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for owning all accounting operations — from general ledger management and reconciliations to financial reporting and cash management — across our 6 Greater Boston locations and central warehouse. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with the financial rhythms of supermarket operations: weekly P&L cycles, shrink, margin analysis, vendor reconciliations, and multi-location reporting. A key long-term objective of this role is to absorb and internalize the full-cycle accounting and reporting work currently handled by our third-party accounting provider. Candidates with hands-on experience at a supermarket company or a grocery-focused accounting firm are strongly preferred. This is not a standard corporate accounting seat. You will need to understand the business from the inside out: Supermarket P&L dynamics — gross margin by department, markdowns, shrink, seasonal fluctuations, Multi-location reporting across 6 stores with store-level accountability, Vendor and trade reconciliations specific to grocery retail, High-volume, fast-cycle weekly reporting tied to store operations, A mission-driven, community-rooted culture where the work has real meaning.

Requirements

3+ years of accounting experience in a supermarket, grocery chain, or grocery retail environment
Hands-on experience performing full-cycle bookkeeping and reconciliations — not purely supervisory
Strong working knowledge of grocery retail financials: shrink, margin analysis, vendor reconciliations, weekly P&L
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP system
Prior experience working with or at a supermarket-specialized accounting firm
Familiarity with multi-location retail operations
Experience with Positive Pay and bank portal systems
CPA or CPA candidate
Experience migrating accounting functions from outsourced to in-house

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the general ledger across all store and warehouse entities
Prepare and post journal entries including AR, retail adjustments, and accruals
Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
Ensure accuracy and integrity of all accounting records
Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports including P&L and balance sheets for all locations
Analyze sales, payroll, markdowns, shrink, and gross margin (GM%) to identify discrepancies and opportunities
Provide actionable insights to improve profitability by vendor and department
Deliver timely, accurate reporting to ownership and management
Oversee weekly cash flow planning and reporting
Manage wire transfers, ACH, and portal payments
Administer Positive Pay for fraud prevention
Coordinate weekly check runs in line with budget
Ensure proper handling and deposit of incoming checks
Review and submit weekly payroll
Run post-payroll reports and distribute to relevant stakeholders
Monitor payroll expenses and ensure alignment with store-level budgets
Manage administrative expense reimbursements
Manage recurring payments including rent, utilities, and vendor obligations
Ensure timely and accurate processing of all AP transactions
Develop and update monthly and quarterly budgets
Track actual performance against budget and explain variances
Support ownership in financial planning and strategic decision-making
Conduct financial reviews and regular meetings with each store location
Partner with store managers to identify and address financial performance issues
Monitor KPIs across all locations and escalate concerns proactively
Maintain adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
Support audits and documentation requests
Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations