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Client: Co-op Food Stores Website: Location: White River Junction, Vermont Position: Controller Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite Salary Range: $110,000–$120,000 About Our Company Founded as small buying club in 1936, we are one of the oldest food co-ops in the United States. Today we have 33,000+ members, 400+ local vendors, 3 food stores, 2 auto service centers, nearly $100m in yearly sales. We are a cooperative; cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. At our Co-op, we believe cooperation means creating space for everyone. We strive to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to achieve shared goals. We practice kindness and foster a workplace where respect, acceptance, equity, honesty, and belonging are more than values, they are lived every day. About the Role Co-op Food Stores is seeking an experienced and collaborative Controller to lead our day-to-day accounting operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role ensures accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, maintains strong internal controls, and manages a team of three accounting professionals. Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls • Partner with teams across the organization • Coach and develop accounting staff, supporting growth and advancement • Accounting Operations • Oversee month-end and year-end close • Ensure timely AP, AR, payroll, debt payments, and reconciliations • Maintain chart of accounts, inventory costing, and financial records Reporting & Analysis • Prepare accurate monthly financial statements for leadership and the Board • Support budgeting, variance analysis, and financial decision-making • Assist with annual reporting and key financial metrics Compliance • Coordinate annual audits • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements Desired Skills, Experience and Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience (retail or multi-location a plus) • 3+ years managing an accounting team • CPA or CMA required • Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Acumatica preferred) • Organized, detail-oriented and collaborative Benefits • Health, dental vision, life and short-term disability • 4 weeks vacation, 10 sick days and 6 paid holidays • 401(k) savings program with automatic company contribution • 20% discount off groceries and car repairs • Eight volunteer hours per year • Employee Assistance program