Assistant Controller – Refreshment Services

Continental

Assistant Controller managing financial operations for Refreshment Services Group at Continental. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and internal controls in a collaborative environment.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeSterling Heights • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support month-end and year-end close processes, including month end journal entries, account reconciliations, and thorough financial statement line-item level review and variance analysis.
Assist in tracking key metrics such as waste, shrinkage, and product margin performance.
Support and maintain data warehouse integrity by validating financial and operational sub-system data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reporting outputs.
Verify and validate key system inputs, including tax jurisdictions and commission structures, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to cash (vault services), inventory, and financial reporting.
Monitor and analyze payroll expenses, including direct and indirect labor, to ensure accuracy, cost control, and alignment with budget.
Support future ERP implementation and integrations functions from all divisional capacities.
Partner with Integrations Controller with onboarding and integration of new locations or acquisitions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA candidate preferred).
5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
Experience in vending, micro-markets, route-based distribution, retail, or CPG is a plus.
Solid understanding of GAAP and basic internal controls.
Exemplary in Excel and familiarity with various ERP/accounting systems.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Analytical mindset with problem-solving, can-do mentality
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment
Polished communicator with team focused demeanor
Strong desire to learn, be curious, forward thinking and willingness to grow and develop.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Wellness Programs
Additional Perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

month-end closeyear-end closejournal entriesaccount reconciliationsvariance analysisGAAPExcelfinancial reportingdata validationcost control

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsanalytical mindsetproblem-solvingcommunicationability to manage multiple prioritiesteam-focused demeanorcuriosityforward thinkingwillingness to grow

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCPACPA candidate