Controller

Full-time

Description

Creating Awesome Experiences…it’s why we get out of bed in the morning.Kick-Ass Catering…it’s what we do, and what we’ve been doing for more than 50 years.And if we’ve learned one thing during that time, it’s that catering is so much more than providing incredibly tasty food. To be the BEST, we need the BEST, and that means we need teammates who are:

Passionate

Poised

Positive

and who Put People FirstWe don’t care who you are or what your area of expertise is. If you have passion and love working with an incredible team, you’ve come to the right place. This is Butler’s Pantry. And we are looking for someone who loves data and processes, and knows that decisions are only as good as the information that they are based on, to be our Controller.

This person might also identify as:

Number Cruncher

Excel Ninja

Budget-Meister

NerdThe Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounting, treasury, and payroll functions at Butler’s Pantry. This position oversees two full-time employees to ensure the efficient and effective operation of working capital on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, the position is responsible for the accounting policies and financial analysis and reporting and management of the payroll department. If you’re looking for a position that makes a difference behind the scenes, you have found it.

Your COMMITMENT to us:

RUN THE SHOW (The necessary stuff)

Oversee the daily operations of the Accounting & Finance function, including:

Supervision of both the accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles

Management of the daily cash and treasury process

Responsibility for review and management of merchant account activity

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations

Maintain and improve accounting and payroll systems and workflows

Supervise and advise the Payroll function

Financial Reporting & Close Processes

Lead month-end and quarter-end closing processes

Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Coordinate annual tax filings and reviews with external accounting firms

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting for the business

Monitor cash positions and prepare forward-looking cash flow plans

Strategic Insight and Process Improvement

Enhance the use of dashboards, KPIs, and analytics to measure business performance and drive strategic decisions

Develop strategic forecasts to project the profitability and success of new company ventures

Interact regularly with department leaders to ensure that accounting and finance priorities are aligned with overall company business strategy

Review and provide guidance on legal contracts and agreements

Participate in vendor negotiations to ensure relevance and efficiency

LEAD BY ACTION & BY EXAMPLE (The stuff that makes an impact)

Be a MIBE (Make It Better Everyday) Leader

Model appropriate behavior and encourage team members to follow suit

Support a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top quality service staff employees

Act as an ambassador of the Company by sharing the Company’s core values, vision and direction with others

Additional Qualifications and Requirements:

A degree in accounting or finance, and 3-5 years of experience in corporate accounting is required. This position requires the ability to think freely and critically, and to be able to problem-solve in real time. You must be able to not only understand and perform required tasks, but also review tasks performed by others for accuracy. It also requires the following competencies for success:

Professional appearance and conduct

Mature, independent judgment and ability to handle a fast pace, stress and change, in a professional manner

Capacity to execute several projects and activities at the same time

Computer proficiency, including a strong background in Microsoft Excel, other programs in the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn various other software.

Notary Public preferred

Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all departments

Skill to exercise tact and diplomacy, demonstrate professional conduct in highly sensitive situations, maintain confidentiality, and provide effective and unbiased feedback

Ability to work a flexible and sometimes non-traditional schedule

Our PROMISE to you:

Traditional Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Health & Dental Coverage

Voluntary Vision, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance Plans

Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Immediate access to paid-time off (including new parental leave) that accrues based on tenure

Voluntary Flexible Spending Account & 401K with Employer Match

Non-Traditional Benefits:

Flexible Hours (business driven)

Ability to work remotely, occasionally & when appropriate

Team Bonus Structure

Daily Team Lunch

Cultural Benefits:

A dedication to MIBE – Finding ways to Make It Better Everyday

An effort to create true Work/Life Integration for all Team members

Leadership expectations in every position

Regular Employee Appreciation events (Happy Hours, Coffee Trucks, Spirit Days, Donut Parties, Holiday luncheons…)

A focus on creating opportunities for all – team members, community partners & vendors included.

Salary Description

$85,000 to $95,000 annually