What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at Fresh Stop?
JOB SUMMARY: The Corporate Controller reports to the company's Chief Executive Officer. Responsible for the accuracy of the company’s accounting records. Responsible for supervision and control of the general operations accounting area, which includes all aspects of daily financial transactions, respective controls, and comparison to expected results. Responsible for interaction with external auditors and tax preparation professionals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Carries out supervisory responsibilities per organization policies and state, federal, and local laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree or CPA certification preferred. Proven experience (5 years) in a senior financial role. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)and regulations. Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Effectively present information to customers, employees, and management. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current State Driver’s License, required vehicle insurance, acceptable MVR. CPA or MBA preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; drive; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; use tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold and/or heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Responsible for the GL, AP, AR, and other financial-related modules of the company’s accounting software systems
- Planning and implementing changes in the accounting system including maintenance of the company’s chart of accounts.
- Ensure the systems and processes are being utilized as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Perform operational and financial analyzes within business units and present findings and recommendations
- Provide guidance and direction to internal team for improving operational and financial performance.
- Responsible for organizing, planning, and executing the month-end and year-end closing processes for the financial records of all locations.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements in compliance with GAAP
- Oversee the preparation of various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the company’s performance for stakeholders, executives, and regulatory bodies.
- Prepare internal reporting package including operating metrics, financial controls and performance indicators that will help in improving business performance.
- Establish and maintain internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and safeguard company assets.
- Assist in streamlining business processes to achieve business goals.
- Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders to facilitate audits, tax filing, and compliance matters.
- Integral member of the company’s management team in creating, analyzing, and reporting on the annual budget.
- Supports the CEO in analyzing growth opportunities and potential sites for new stores.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Carries out supervisory responsibilities per organization policies and state, federal, and local laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree or CPA certification preferred. Proven experience (5 years) in a senior financial role. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)and regulations. Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Effectively present information to customers, employees, and management. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current State Driver’s License, required vehicle insurance, acceptable MVR. CPA or MBA preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; drive; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; use tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold and/or heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
