Controller

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee•St. Albans, VT

46d•$100,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

R.L. Vallee, Inc is seeking an in-house Senior Accountant in our St. Albans, Colchester or Berlin Offices. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with interest in the travel center, fuel distribution, convenience store, and trucking business. The position will work closely with finance leadership to ensure timely posting of transactions, accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable processes as the business expands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and internal controls
Experience with consolidated financial reporting and intercompany accounting
Prior supervisory or accounting team leadership experience
Experience supporting audits, tax compliance, and bank relationships
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong proficiency in basic accounting software skills and interest in mastering specialized PDI software
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

Nice To Haves

CPA designation strongly preferred
Interest in being part of multi-location, multi-entity, retail, convenience store, travel center, fuel distribution, fuel retailing, or related industry

Responsibilities

Manage daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger maintenance.
Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Oversee accounting for multiple revenue streams, including fuel sales, retail merchandise, food service, fleet sales, and other ancillary revenues
Reconcile point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash receipts, credit card settlements, fuel transactions, and related operating activity across multiple locations.
Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
Support inventory accounting, fuel accounting, and related operational reporting as applicable
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments, customer billing, fleet account management, and collections
Assist with cash management, liquidity planning, bank account administration, and banking relationships
Perform and review bank reconciliations and cash activity monitoring
Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Develop scalable accounting processes and reconciliation frameworks to support rapid organizational growth
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities
Assist in developing key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and management reporting tools
Collaborate with leadership on accounting system strategy, optimization, and scalability
Assist with acquisition integrations, new location onboarding, and multi-entity accounting structures as the company expands
Supervise, mentor and develop accounting staff and external accounting support resources
Review work performed by accounting personnel to ensure accuracy and consistency
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other financial stakeholders
Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and tax-related workpapers
Assist with compliance reporting, licensing requirements, and regulatory filings as needed
Assist in the production of bank compliance documents
Support financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, capital projects, financing activities, and other strategic initiatives
Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects requested by executive leadership