Assistant Controller

Jetro Restaurant Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Depot is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team in New York. You will support the Controller and CFO in daily accounting operations, gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvement, and collaborate with business leaders to drive growth.

This role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional looking to expand leadership and operational expertise within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication in a fast-paced, high-volume finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with day-to-day accounting procedures and ensure transactions are recorded in general ledger accounts.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies, correcting errors and inconsistencies in financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform detailed expense analysis and review budget-to-actual variances.
• Partner with branch locations and departments to explain financial performance and variances.
• Assist with budgeting and financial forecasts, collaborating with leadership across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, and other food service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our stores offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, a wide selection of frozen foods, grocery items, beverages, paper goods, cleaning supplies, restaurant equipment and more. Open seven days a week, we are committed to the success of small business owners who depend on us for consistent quality and volume pricing. As we continue to expand, we are looking for driven individuals who embody an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for supporting the success of small businesses.

SUMMARY

As an Assistant Controller, you will play a key role in our Finance organization by supporting the Controller and Chief Financial Officer in managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. You will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, account analysis, budgeting, and process improvement while partnering with business leaders across the organization. This position is ideal for a motivated accounting professional looking to contribute to the company's continued growth while expanding their financial leadership and operational expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Controller with day-to-day accounting procedures, ensuring operational, administrative, and financial transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate general ledger accounts
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies, correcting errors and inconsistencies in financial recoords
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Financial Analysis & Budgeting

• Perform detailed expense analysis and review budget-to-actual variances
• Partner with branch locations, executives, and key departments to analyze financial performance and explain variances
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts

Reconciliations & Compliance

• Monitor balance sheet account reconciliations and review variances between current year, prior year, and budgeted results
• Verify daily cash, check, and credit card deposits against the point-of-sale systems
• Assist with sales tax filings, audits, and compliance with company accounting policies and regulatory requirements

Audit & Financial Controls

• Support year-end financial close activities and coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and identifying opportunities to improve accounting procedures and financial processes
• Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles

(GAAP)

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Prepare financial reports, account analyses, and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation
• Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and Finance team