Controller

HANOVER CONSUMER COOPERATIVE SOCIETY INC•Hartford, VT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations at the Co-op, ensuring that all transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP). Additionally, the Controller will be responsible for implementing and maintaining effective controls over financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
6+ years of progressively responsible experience for a company of a similar size
Certified Public Accountant required
3+ years of experience managing an accounting team
Proficient in use of PC and computerized accounting systems
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Experience in the use of internal control procedures
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize one’s work as needed
Strong Excel skills required

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience preferred
Multi-location and retail industry experience preferred
Professional certifications preferred but not required
Knowledge of Acumatica accounting software strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, including effective internal controls with proper segregation of duties
Serve as a liaison between the accounting/finance department and other departments within the organization
Provide on-the-job training to members of the accounting and finance team, developing each team member in their role and preparing them for advancement within the organization
Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of manual journal entries compiled by the accounting team
Ensure that accounts payable is paid in a timely manner and that all reasonable discounts are properly recorded on accounts payable
Ensure that accounts receivable is collected and applied properly
Ensure that cost of sales are being properly recorded
Ensure inventory costing is accurate
Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are completed
Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
Maintain the chart of accounts
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Issue accurate and timely monthly financial statements which the Board/Management can utilize to make informed business decisions
Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
Calculate variances between budgeted and actual results and report significant issues to management
Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings