Controller
Heartland Food Products Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Carmel • United States
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About the role
- Facilitate and complete accurate and timely monthly accounting close procedures for Java House company legal entities
- Report and present financial information to stakeholders and corporate management on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget, as well as KPI’s in the restaurant/retail industry
- Manage direct reports over the finance, accounting and shared services for Java House entities
- Maintain documents and support in accordance with Company policies
- Review and approve bi-weekly payroll prepared by the Java House Payroll Manager, including reconciliation of tips, expense reimbursements, and ensure compliance with quarterly and annual tax reporting
- Review of daily cash reconciliations prepared by the stores to ensure compliance and cash management
- Assist with cash management and treasury functions for responsible entities, including approval and support of weekly payments, accounts payable and vendor management
- Prepare information utilized by the Corporate Tax Group for the sales tax and preparation of annual K-1’s and income tax returns as required by the Finance Director of Tax
- Assist and support departmental management in the preparation of the Budget and forecast of income, balance sheet, and cash flows
- Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, ERP implementation
- Prepare Capital Appropriation requests for fixed asset projects and new store openings, as necessary
- Review monthly account reconciliations prepared by the bookkeeper
- Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies to ensure compliance with rules and regulations for tax, audit and daily store procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
- CPA designation preferred
- 5+ years of accounting/finance experience
- Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system is a plus
- Experiences with a POS system in a restaurant or retail environment preferred
- Highly detail oriented and organized in work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
- MUST be fluent in English.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinanceUSGAAPpayroll managementcash managementbudget preparationaccount reconciliationsfinancial reportingtax reportingERP implementation
Soft Skills
detail orientedorganizedcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscustomer service focus
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCPA designation