Controller

New York Ag Connection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

New York Ag Connection seeks a proactive Controller to partner with leadership in a fast-moving retail food environment. The role combines accounting and IT oversight, requiring strong analytics, organization, and communication skills, with a clear path for career growth.

The position manages treasury, AP, and month-end closes, while driving improved financial reporting and forecasting. In-person work in New York with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree a plus.
• CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of three years accounting experience in controller-level role.
• Experience in retail food industry preferred.
• Strong ownership and willingness to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting and IT teams; partner with leadership.
• Oversee treasury and cash flow projections.
• Ensure accurate monthly close and year-end reporting.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts; provide variance analyses.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee insurance renewal.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree a plus

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel (advanced)

Accounting software knowledge

Job description

Controller

Great opportunity for a proactive Controller with at least 3 years of experience in a fast-moving retail food environment to be a strategic business partner and support an already successful operation. The Controller will be a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who will work closely with leadership and contribute to the accounting and IT teams and can bring excellent analytic, organization, and communication skills. Must have ambition and a strong desire to grow your career.

Operational Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities to enhance processes and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Enhance the accounting department’s use of relevant software.
• Supervise and work closely with the accounts payable and accounting team.
• Responsible for treasury management.
• Manage IT dept including e-commerce.
• Responsible for negotiating contracts and insurance renewal.
• Oversee Office staff.

Financial Reporting Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy of all financial reports.
• Responsible for timely, accurate and efficient monthly closing and year end processes.
• Responsible for working closely with the company CPA.
• Preparation of cash flow projections.
• Preparation of monthly and year-to-date actual cash flows.
• Preparation and completion of the annual budget process and development of updated forecasts to provide an accurate projection of financial performance.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reporting packages including variance analysis.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time including ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree a plus.
• CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience, with prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager or Accounting Manager level responsibility required.
• Experience in the retail food industry is highly preferred.
• Passionate about the company’s mission, enthusiastic about the challenges facing the organization and dedicated to taking ownership and achieving its goals.

Core Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional work ethic and conscientious about quality of work.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills required.

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000 annually, with potential for higher compensation based on retail or food industry experience and/or CPA certification.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or related accounting role: 3 years (Required)
• Retail or food industry: Preferred

Work Location: In person