Controller - Grocery/Supermarket Operations
Job in
Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 02411, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
Protouch Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for a multi-location grocery retail organization. This hands-on role is responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, payroll oversight, and operational financial analysis.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in grocery or supermarket accounting and a deep understanding of weekly P&L reporting, gross margin analysis, shrink, vendor reconciliations, and multi-location financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial statements, P&Ls, and management reports.
- Analyze sales, payroll, gross margins, markdowns, and shrink to identify trends and opportunities.
- Oversee cash flow, banking activities, ACH/wire payments, and Positive Pay.
- Review payroll and monitor labor costs against budgets.
- Manage accounts payable and recurring operational expenses.
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Partner with operational leadership to improve financial performance.
- Maintain internal controls, support audits, and ensure compliance.
Required
- 3+ years of accounting experience within a grocery, supermarket, or food retail environment.
- Hands-on full-cycle accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of grocery retail financials, including shrink, gross margins, vendor reconciliations, and weekly P&L reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Experience with Net Suite or similar ERP systems.
- Multi-location retail accounting experience.
- CPA or CPA candidate.
- Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication with both finance and operations teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, retail-focused environment.
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