Director of Accounting & Finance

Town & Country Markets, Inc.•Edmonds, WA

2d•$131,200 - $183,300•Hybrid

About The Position

As our Director of Accounting & Finance, you won’t just guide the numbers—you’ll work in them. This role combines Director-level leadership with Controller-level execution, making you a critical driver of our financial operations. In our company, your expertise, initiative, and willingness to dive in will directly shape our future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with experience in public accounting required
Minimum of eight years of accounting experience, including at least three years in a leadership role
Proven experience as a Controller, ideally in a business with operational complexity
Experience leading and developing a multi-person accounting and payroll team
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and demonstrated experience managing the external audit relationship with a track record of clean audits
Demonstrated experience leading month-end closing, financial reporting, internal controls, and cash flow management
Experience overseeing payroll operations, including review of payroll entries and postings
Experience administering employer-sponsored 401(k) or other defined contribution plans, including ERISA compliance, Form 5500 filings, and serving in a fiduciary capacity
Experience with federal income tax compliance and multi-state and local tax matters, including sales and excise tax
Experience monitoring debt covenants and providing required reporting to lenders
Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and lease administration
Experience in evaluating and recommending employee benefit and insurance plans
Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting sufficient to partner on FP&A activities
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the Board of Directors
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated discretion while practicing a high level of confidentiality
Must be detail-oriented
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
Ability to build and maintain relationships and trust with a diverse group of employees, guests and vendors
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting and reaching)
Ability to talk and hear; required to sit and use hands for prolonged periods of time
Commitment to personal and professional development
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail industry preferred
experience with Dynamics Great Plains is preferred
Occasional travel to Company locations

Responsibilities

Provides hands-on leadership of the company's daily accounting operations
Owns the integrity of the company's financial records and reporting systems, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is provided to the CEO and Board of Directors
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounting & payroll department
Establishes and maintains an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
Provides leadership, training, and ongoing development of the accounting & payroll team
Maintains effective working relationships with market support and market leadership
Ensures the dissemination and adherence to all company accounting policies
Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
Directs the preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Ensures the accuracy of financial systems and reports delivered to the CEO and Board of Directors
Prepares and delivers quarterly board reporting packages with supporting analysis
Manages the annual external audit and serves as primary liaison with external auditors
Conducts high-level reviews of weekly payroll entries and postings
Develops and maintains internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting
Identifies risk exposure and effectively manages financial and business risk, ensuring effective systems of controls are in place
Oversees and reviews preparation of federal income, state and local excise tax returns
Monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants and sends required financial information to the bank along with the covenant computations
Administers company property leases, ensuring compliance with lease terms and reporting obligations
Implements and oversees the company credit card program, ensuring appropriate controls and efficiency
Monitors and manages cash flow, working capital, and expenses
Serves as Trustee for the company's 401(k) plan
Oversees the company 401(k) plan, including plan documents, annual Form 5500 filings, employee communications, participant distributions, and the annual audit of company plans in compliance with ERISA and in partnership with the third-party administrator
Researches, evaluates, and proposes insurance coverage and benefit plan options to the CEO and Board of Directors to meet the company's needs
Provides financial information for annual company valuations
Partners with the executive team on annual budget development and periodic forecasts
Provides financial analysis to support routine business decision-making
Provides friendly, helpful, quick and courteous guest service
Maintains adherence to sustainability programs and all security and safety procedures
Stays abreast of industry trends, standards and changes
Operates within and supports the Company's Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles