Vice President Controller

Overview

Who We Are

The Raley’s Companies is a private, family-owned, and purpose-driven retail company headquartered in West Sacramento, CA. Since our founding in 1935, our store operations have grown to include more than 235 locations across four states and four Tribal Nations under eight well-known banners: Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, Raley’s O-N-E Market, Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods and Bashas’ Diné Market. In addition, The Raley’s Companies bridges the divide between the physical and digital retail experiences through the operation of Apium Logistics, Fieldera and FieldTRUE. Built on a higher purpose, the organization and our over 21,000 employees are committed to quality offerings, exceptional service and doing right by our team members, communities, and planet. 

Our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time, has made Raley’s a trusted source for nutrition and wellness. We strive to enhance transparency and education in the food system to help customers make more informed, healthy food choices. We also serve as the destination for the best fresh products, affordable offerings, and personalized service.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Eligible for annual incentive bonus
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Access to company travel amenities
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses, scholarship opportunities for continued education for yourself and eligible dependents
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
• Paid time off, Family leave and time off
• Life insurance
• Wellness Programs (Raley’s Healthy Lifestyles)
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Corporate store and discount programs (10% off groceries, free items)
• Discounts to amusement parks, gym memberships, mobile phone plans, etc. 
• Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services)
• Charitable contribution opportunity and volunteer time off and community events
• Open-concept, collaborative work environment with great people!

Compensation

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Responsibilities

What You Will Do

As the Vice President, Controller, you will provide strategic direction and oversight of the Raley’s financial, accounting and tax operations, to include the production of regulatory and financial reports, budget and forecasts, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results. In this role, you will develop and maintain financial procedures regarding the company’s inventories as well as collaborate with external auditors on the annual financial statement audit. This position will be based in our Raley’s West Sacramento, CA Support Center and have team members across multiple locations, including Chandler, Arizona.

 How You will Make a Difference

• As a servant leader, you will provide executive leadership to the Finance team including but not limited to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Sales Audit, General Ledger, Payroll, HR Support, Accounting Systems, and Tax and Treasury teams.
• You will direct the strategy and execution of all accounting activities to ensure financial goals are achieved by leading the finance team.
• You will collaborate with divisional leaders and lead the creation of accounting plans that allow the enterprise to achieve strategic goals.
• You will make a significant contribution to the leadership team by developing and implementing financial reports and analysis that will be used in Board and Committee meetings.
• You will lead the financial statement audit and other regulatory audits as needed while ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements and tax filings.
• You will lead the Company’s treasury and tax functions.
• As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will present at various meetings and participate on company steering committees.

Qualifications

Who You Are

• You are a proven Servant Leader with progressive leadership experience who aims to inspire and empower your team to accomplish their work and meet business demands.
• You are an accomplished and skilled accountant with at least ten (10) years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• You are analytical and demonstrate the ability to prepare and present reports and summaries on financial results.
• You are an excellent written and verbal communicator.
• You demonstrate a strong understanding of ERP systems.
• You can creatively solve problems and crave opportunities to be innovative.
• You are committed to the success of the business and energized by working with a high functioning, high performing team. 
• You are motivated by a high growth, fast-paced environment and able to comfortably navigate change and transformation. 
• You can develop strong working relationships with vendors, internal stakeholders, and community partners. 
• You are committed to our culture of respect and inclusion, valuing others for who they are and the unique contributions they bring.  

How you align with our FAMILY values:

• Fearless: You’re not afraid to share creative and bold ideas!
• Accountable: You value responsiveness and accuracy.
• Memorable: You desire to make a positive and lasting impression on others.
• Inspiring: You’re positive and adaptable.
• Learning: You value learning and aim to engage others to do the same. 
• YOU: You make a difference by engaging with people and have an innate desire to support others.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and a minimum of ten or more (10 ) years of experience in a financial reporting or accounting role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management experience is required for this role.
• Advanced knowledge ERP systems is required, SAP is preferred.
• CPA or MBA are highly preferred.

Permanent residency in California, Nevada, Arizona or New Mexico is a condition of employment for this position. This means a job offer may be denied or rescinded and, if employed, employment may be terminated if an applicant/team member ceases to reside in California, Nevada, Arizona or New Mexico.

Salary : $275,000 - $300,000