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Job Title: Controller
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Company: Healthy Living
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Remote/Hybrid: Remote
About Us
Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets serving communities in Vermont and New York. Our mission is to fuel a passion for great food, health, and well-being and be the place where people gather to shop, eat, and work. We are committed to providing super healthful, innovative, and delicious food while maintaining exceptional hospitality and creating an inviting place to shop and eat. We prioritize our relationships with local farmers and producers, and actively contribute to our community.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our dynamic finance team and play a critical role in overseeing our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and helping drive financial strategy and performance.
Position Overview
The Controller will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial analysis, with the ability to lead a team while ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Make Someone’s Day
You’re here because you’re a true 51%er and we want you to bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily. You get that warm, fuzzy, tingly-from-head-to-toe feeling when helping others – staff and guests! You see getting to “yes” as a super-fun challenge! You readily and freely interact with every guest. There’s nothing you like more than seeing guests leave happier than when they arrived. When your teammates are having a tough day, you use positive energy to bring them up. When you smile, everyone smiles.
Move fast and be thorough
You work with a purposeful sense of urgency. You will be trained to achieve excellence in your job to complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and with great skill, and at the same time remembering to look up and connect with each guest. You LOVE getting the job done and doing it well.
Create a team people want to stay on
Your genuine, positive energy contributes to an upbeat, effective team where you and your co-workers thrive and express a desire to stay and to grow together. You treat your teammates with respect and kindness every single day. You offer empathy and an open ear. You bring special skills to the team that are respected by your teammates and in turn you see the value in others’ skills and talents.
Show Up
You show up to work. You are fully present for your teammates, our guests, and our trade partners. You’re a reliable, invested member of the team. You bring authentic, positive energy to work every day. Deep down you care.
“What can I do?”
The words, “What can I do?” and “How can I help?” fly out of your mouth because you recognize that the collective goal of the team and the store is bigger than the task at hand. You anticipate the needs of your coworkers and the guests and are proactive in helping others.
Come with a solution
You have a keen eye for identifying pain points in our systems, but you always come to the table with a solution to offer. You think outside the box, you’re creative in solving problems, and you adapt to change with grace. You always speak up and let us know what you need!
Own it
You hold yourself accountable and you’re accountable to your teammates. When there is an issue, ask yourself, “What can I do to help fix it?” When there is success, you and your team celebrate! The details matter, and you are attentive to all of them.
Seek knowledge
At Heathy Living we love learning and are naturally curious. We love feedback; it is an opportunity to improve ourselves. You reflect deeply on feedback by frequently looking inward and evaluating your own performance at HL. You are personally fulfilled by helping others grow and love taking on new challenges and new opportunities to learn.
Salary Description $110,000 - $120,000 plus bonus
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Company: Healthy Living
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Remote/Hybrid: Remote
About Us
Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets serving communities in Vermont and New York. Our mission is to fuel a passion for great food, health, and well-being and be the place where people gather to shop, eat, and work. We are committed to providing super healthful, innovative, and delicious food while maintaining exceptional hospitality and creating an inviting place to shop and eat. We prioritize our relationships with local farmers and producers, and actively contribute to our community.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our dynamic finance team and play a critical role in overseeing our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and helping drive financial strategy and performance.
Position Overview
The Controller will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial analysis, with the ability to lead a team while ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and month-end close processes.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, etc.) in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads and senior leadership.
- Ensure accurate reconciliation of all accounts and maintain a strong internal control environment.
- Coordinate and manage external audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Manage cash flow, financial risk, and capital expenditures.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Lead and mentor the finance team to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive Wellness Program – We care about your health and well-being, offering a wellness program that supports your physical and mental health.
- Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy four weeks of accrued paid time off. Plus, paid major holidays so you can recharge and relax.
- Affordable Health Insurance – We cover 75% of your single health insurance premium, leaving you with only 25% to pay—a generous offering to keep you and your family covered.
- Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive care to keep your smile bright and your vision sharp, all at an affordable rate.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – We’re here for you beyond work, providing support for mental health, personal challenges, and more. For you and anyone in your household.
- Short-Term Disability Insurance – Peace of mind when you need it most, providing financial support in case of illness or injury.
- Life Insurance – Financial protection for your loved ones in case of the unexpected.
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance – Extra coverage for life’s unexpected moments, ensuring you're prepared for any emergency.
- Flex Spending & Health Spending Accounts – Save money and take control of your healthcare expenses with pre-tax contributions.
- Employer contributions to Dependent Care FSAs - We understand the high cost of childcare, which is why we offer employer contributions to help ease the burden for our working families
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave – We offer up to 8 weeks of paid leave to support you during important family moments.
- Generous Employee Discount – Shop and eat healthy with 20% off groceries, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, and 30% off vitamins and supplements.
- Affordable Transportation – Get half-price bus passes for your commute.
- 401(k) Plan – We match 100% of the first 3% of your contribution and 50% on the next 2%. Plus, you’re 100% vested in our contribution from day one—so your future is set from the start.
- Income Advance Program – Access quick funds with our partnership with North Country Federal Credit Union, offering a convenient loan program to help you when you need it most.
- Free Boston Celtics Tickets – Enjoy exciting game nights with free tickets to see the Celtics in action—great seats included!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
- 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven track record of motivation, mentoring, and developing team members to reach their full potential
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (experience with NetSuite a plus).
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with senior management and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Make Someone’s Day
You’re here because you’re a true 51%er and we want you to bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily. You get that warm, fuzzy, tingly-from-head-to-toe feeling when helping others – staff and guests! You see getting to “yes” as a super-fun challenge! You readily and freely interact with every guest. There’s nothing you like more than seeing guests leave happier than when they arrived. When your teammates are having a tough day, you use positive energy to bring them up. When you smile, everyone smiles.
Move fast and be thorough
You work with a purposeful sense of urgency. You will be trained to achieve excellence in your job to complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and with great skill, and at the same time remembering to look up and connect with each guest. You LOVE getting the job done and doing it well.
Create a team people want to stay on
Your genuine, positive energy contributes to an upbeat, effective team where you and your co-workers thrive and express a desire to stay and to grow together. You treat your teammates with respect and kindness every single day. You offer empathy and an open ear. You bring special skills to the team that are respected by your teammates and in turn you see the value in others’ skills and talents.
Show Up
You show up to work. You are fully present for your teammates, our guests, and our trade partners. You’re a reliable, invested member of the team. You bring authentic, positive energy to work every day. Deep down you care.
“What can I do?”
The words, “What can I do?” and “How can I help?” fly out of your mouth because you recognize that the collective goal of the team and the store is bigger than the task at hand. You anticipate the needs of your coworkers and the guests and are proactive in helping others.
Come with a solution
You have a keen eye for identifying pain points in our systems, but you always come to the table with a solution to offer. You think outside the box, you’re creative in solving problems, and you adapt to change with grace. You always speak up and let us know what you need!
Own it
You hold yourself accountable and you’re accountable to your teammates. When there is an issue, ask yourself, “What can I do to help fix it?” When there is success, you and your team celebrate! The details matter, and you are attentive to all of them.
Seek knowledge
At Heathy Living we love learning and are naturally curious. We love feedback; it is an opportunity to improve ourselves. You reflect deeply on feedback by frequently looking inward and evaluating your own performance at HL. You are personally fulfilled by helping others grow and love taking on new challenges and new opportunities to learn.
Salary Description $110,000 - $120,000 plus bonus
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000