Job Description
Job Description
Client: Co-op Food Stores
Website: https://coopfoodstore.com
Location: White River Junction, Vermont
Position: Controller
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary Range: $110,000–$120,000
About Our Company
Founded as small buying club in 1936, we are one of the oldest food co-ops in the United States. Today we have 33,000+ members, 400+ local vendors, 3 food stores, 2 auto service centers, nearly $100m in yearly sales.
We are a cooperative; cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. At our Co-op, we believe cooperation means creating space for everyone. We strive to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to achieve shared goals. We practice kindness and foster a workplace where respect, acceptance, equity, honesty, and belonging are more than values, they are lived every day.
About the Role
Co-op Food Stores is seeking an experienced and collaborative Controller to lead our day-to-day accounting operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role ensures accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, maintains strong internal controls, and manages a team of three accounting professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
•Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
•Partner with teams across the organization
•Coach and develop accounting staff, supporting growth and advancement
•Accounting Operations
•Oversee month-end and year-end close
•Ensure timely AP, AR, payroll, debt payments, and reconciliations
•Maintain chart of accounts, inventory costing, and financial records
Reporting & Analysis
•Prepare accurate monthly financial statements for leadership and the Board
•Support budgeting, variance analysis, and financial decision-making
•Assist with annual reporting and key financial metrics
Compliance
•Coordinate annual audits
•Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements
Desired Skills, Experience and Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience
•6+ years of progressive accounting experience (retail or multi-location a plus)
•3+ years managing an accounting team
•CPA or CMA required
•Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Acumatica preferred)
•Organized, detail-oriented and collaborative
Benefits
•Health, dental vision, life and short-term disability
•4 weeks vacation, 10 sick days and 6 paid holidays
•401(k) savings program with automatic company contribution
•20% discount off groceries and car repairs
•Eight volunteer hours per year
•Employee Assistance program