Controller Jobs in Brockton,MA,US

Position Summary Our Client is seeking an experienced Controller with a strong background in supermarket or grocery retail accounting to join our Finance team. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for owning all accounting operations•from general ledger management and reconciliations to financial reporting and cash management•across our 6 Greater Boston locations and central warehouse. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with the financial rhythms of supermarket operations: weekly P&L cycles, shrink, margin analysis, vendor reconciliations, and multi-location reporting. A key long-term objective of this role is to absorb and internalize the full-cycle accounting and reporting work currently handled by our third-party accounting provider. Candidates with hands-on experience at a supermarket company or a grocery-focused accounting firm are strongly preferred. What Makes This Role Unique This is not a standard corporate accounting seat. You will need to understand the business from the inside out: Supermarket P&L dynamics•gross margin by department, markdowns, shrink, seasonal fluctuations Multi-location reporting across 6 stores with store-level accountability Vendor and trade reconciliations specific to grocery retail High-volume, fast-cycle weekly reporting tied to store operations A mission-driven, community-rooted culture where the work has real meaning Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Accounting & General Ledger Maintain and manage the general ledger across all store and warehouse entities Prepare and post journal entries including AR, retail adjustments, and accruals Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations Ensure accuracy and integrity of all accounting records Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports including P&L and balance sheets for all locations Analyze sales, payroll, markdowns, shrink, and gross margin (GM%) to identify discrepancies and opportunities Provide actionable insights to improve profitability by vendor and department Deliver timely, accurate reporting to ownership and management Cash Flow & Treasury Management Oversee weekly cash flow planning and reporting Manage wire transfers, ACH, and portal payments Administer Positive Pay for fraud prevention Coordinate weekly check runs in line with budget Ensure proper handling and deposit of incoming checks Payroll & Labor Oversight Review and submit weekly payroll Run post-payroll reports and distribute to relevant stakeholders Monitor payroll expenses and ensure alignment with store-level budgets Manage administrative expense reimbursements Accounts Payable & Fixed Expenses Manage recurring payments including rent, utilities, and vendor obligations Ensure timely and accurate processing of all AP transactions Budgeting & Forecasting Develop and update monthly and quarterly budgets Track actual performance against budget and explain variances Support ownership in financial planning and strategic decision-making Store & Operational Partnership Conduct financial reviews and regular meetings with each store location Partner with store managers to identify and address financial performance issues Monitor KPIs across all locations and escalate concerns proactively Compliance & Internal Controls Maintain adherence to internal controls and accounting policies Support audits and documentation requests Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations Qualifications Required Supermarket experience: 3+ years of accounting experience in a supermarket, grocery chain, or grocery retail environment Full-cycle accounting: Hands-on experience performing full-cycle bookkeeping and reconciliations•not purely supervisory Industry fluency: Strong working knowledge of grocery retail financials: shrink, margin analysis, vendor reconciliations, weekly

P&L Excel:

Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)

Education:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) Strongly Preferred Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP system Prior experience working with or at a supermarket-specialized accounting firm Familiarity with multi-location retail operations Experience with Positive Pay and bank portal systems Nice to Have CPA or CPA candidate Experience migrating accounting functions from outsourced to in-house Key Competencies Ownership mindset•you treat the books as your own responsibility Detail-oriented with high accuracy standards Strong communicator able to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment Proactive problem-solver who flags issues early and comes with solutions A Note on Systems & Growth We currently use an external accounting provider with deep supermarket expertise for reconciliation and reporting. A primary long-term goal of this role is to bring those functions fully in-house under this Controller. This is a real opportunity to build something•to take ownership of the financial infrastructure of a growing, community-driven brand and make it yours. Experience with NetSuite is a plus but not required. What matters most is your knowledge of supermarket accounting and your ability to own the numbers end-to-end. System training will be provided.