Director of Accounting & Finance

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION Salaried role, schedule to be typically Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm but flexibility is needed. OVERVIEW Hands-On Leadership. Real Financial Impact. As our Director of Accounting & Finance, you won’t just guide the numbers—you’ll work in them. This role combines Director-level leadership with Controller-level execution, making you a critical driver of our financial operations. In our company, your expertise, initiative, and willingness to dive in will directly shape our future. WHO WE ARE T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community. WHO YOU ARE You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food! WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK) We have a highly competitive benefits package ($7-$21 weekly medical premiums), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit‑sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program. That’s a lot of great stuff! THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE... Reports to the CEO Experienced finance leader overseeing treasury, accounting operations, payroll, fixed assets, leases, investments, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), 401(k), insurance and financial systems management Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial information, operational efficiency, compliance, and short/long‑term financial planning while serving as a key advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Monitors and manages cash flow, working capital, and expenses Provides hands‑on leadership of the accounting and payroll teams, including training and ongoing development Manages the annual external audit and serves as primary liaison with external auditors Establishes and maintains an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives Collaborates with IT to evaluate, recommend and implement a financial system upgrade or replacement Operates within and supports the Company's Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles Maintains effective working relationships with market support and market leadership Ensures the dissemination and adherence to all company accounting policies Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements Directs the preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP Conducts high-level reviews of weekly payroll entries and postings Develops and maintains internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting Identifies risk exposure and effectively manages financial and business risk, ensuring effective systems of controls are in place Oversees and reviews preparation of federal income, state and local excise tax returns along with timely and accurate tax deposits Monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants and sends required financial information to the bank along with the covenant computations Administers company property leases, ensuring compliance with lease terms and reporting obligations Oversees the company credit card program, ensuring appropriate controls and efficiency Serves as Trustee for the company's 401(k) plan Oversees the company 401(k) plan, including plan documents, annual Form 5500 filings, employee communications, participant distributions, and the annual audit of company plans in compliance with ERISA and in partnership with the third‑party administrator THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF... Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with experience in public accounting required Minimum of eight years of accounting experience, including at least three years in a leadership role Proven experience as a Controller, ideally in a business with operational complexity Experience leading and developing a multi‑person accounting and payroll team Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and demonstrated experience managing the external audit relationship with a track record of clean audits Demonstrated experience leading month‑end closing, financial reporting, internal controls, and cash flow management Experience overseeing payroll operations, including review of payroll entries and postings Experience administering employer‑sponsored 401(k) or other defined contribution plans, including ERISA compliance, Form 5500 filings, and serving in a fiduciary capacity Experience with federal income tax compliance and multi‑state and local tax matters, including sales and excise tax Experience monitoring debt covenants and providing required reporting to lenders Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and lease administration Experience in evaluating and recommending employee benefit and insurance plans Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting sufficient to partner on FP&A activities Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the Board of Directors Experience in retail industry preferred Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office; experience with Dynamics Great Plains is preferred Demonstrated discretion while practicing a high level of confidentiality Must be detail‑oriented Excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively Ability to build and maintain relationships and trust with a diverse group of employees, guests and vendors Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills Possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting and reaching) Ability to talk and hear; required to sit and use hands for prolonged periods of time Commitment to personal and professional development Occasional travel to Company locations Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner Willingness to work weekends and extra hours as needed Entry Level Compensation USD $131,200.00/Yr. 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