Controller - Woodstock Farmers' Market

• Client: Woodstock Farmers’ Market
• Website: https://woodstockfarmersmarket.com/
• Job Title: Controller
• Location: Woodstock, Vermont
• Compensation Range: $95K-100K, Annually
• Schedule: M-F 8:00-4:00 or 9:00-5:00

Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search.

Who we are!

The Woodstock Farmers’ Market is the area’s premier year-round, fresh food-focused grocery store. We are committed to creating and selling the best products sourced locally and globally, ethically and sustainably. We hire only the most service-oriented people who appreciate a fun, fair, drama-free workplace, and share our Core Values.

Core Values:

• Come with an empty cup: Have Humility
• Sit at the table together: Be Collaborative.
• Do the right thing: Be honest. Have integrity. Be Accountable.
• Always hungry: Relentlessly get stuff done.
• Fish Cakes: Think outside the box to creatively solve problems.
• Brighter side: Find the silver lining.

Of Utmost Importance - What You'll Do

• Assumes a position on the leadership team, advising teammates on all financial matters and sitting in the Finance Managers seat.
• Provide key fiscal management and planning information.
• Oversee the issuance of accurate financial reporting to Leadership, outside parties, and management team that include but not limited to, sales comparisons, departmental cost and margin analysis, and income statements.
• Analyze department performance and work with Operations to improve performance.
• Prepares budget templates and assists in annual budget process and sales, COG, expense, and cap ex forecasting.
• Ensure that all monthly/quarterly/yearly taxes are filed and paid.
• Interfaces with outside accountants on tax and financial reporting needs.
• Oversees the payroll function and reporting.
• Responsible for oversight of insurance needs and requirements.
• Manage the treasury functions of the Market, including but not limited to cash management and transfers between accounts and investment vehicle and reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Supervise and provide direction and support to Bookkeeper and IT.

As is often the case, keep in mind that “Of Utmost Importance” describes the general nature and level of work performed in your job. They should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities by employees so classified.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience and bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field required.
• Strong management skills – being able to gracefully and cheerfully take multiple projects from development and idea stage, through multiple draft stages, then landing in “final draft” completion/communication phase.
• Strong “Servant Leadership” skills. This position will be a support Admin position in which you will often be supporting the needs of managers and owners.
• Experience in developing projections and budget models.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in QuickBooks and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong math and financial skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate clearly.
• Great active-listening skills.
• Excellent provider of “numbers service” to the staff and possess a genuine love of financial mentoring to the staff and managers.

Physical Requirements

• Walk throughout store, including to other buildings and outdoor areas

Benefits

• Friendly, energizing, results–oriented work culture
• Up to 30% store discount
• Health, dental, vision, and short-term disability
• Simple IRA plan with 2% matching from WFM
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Free” food
• Non-slip shoe bonus
• Recreational benefit

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Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. While we appreciate all interest in this opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.

Disclaimer: What's listed above is representative of the responsibilities of the position but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company's discretion. Gallagher, Flynn and Company and our clients do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.