What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at GOOD 2 GO STORES LLC?
Job Summary
The Assistant Controller ensures Good 2 Go’s financial operations run with accuracy, clarity, and consistency. This role will be involved with all aspects of the accounting department, keeping our financial records clean, our processes well-structured, and our reporting dependable. If it involves financial statements, planning, compliance, or maintaining strong accounting practices—you’re right at the center of it.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead financial operations that keep our business moving
- Help prepare, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with accuracy and insight.
- Ensure month-end close is timely and consistent with company standards.
- Compare financial performance to prior periods and identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
- Oversee/support daily operations in the accounting department including A/P, Lottery, Fuel, Cash and others as needed, ensuring smooth workflows and reliable outcomes.
Strengthen compliance, processes, and controls
- Support internal and external audit processes and maintain strong financial controls across all areas.
- Improve accounting processes including month-end workflows, audit controls, and maintenance of the chart of accounts.
- Prepare books and documentation for tax filings and assist with tax return processes.
Drive clarity, planning, and financial insight
- Assist with financial analysis projects and budgeting to support future business decisions.
- Provide technical support to accounting staff, including journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, depreciation, Prepaids, Accounts Payable functions and payroll deposits.
Keep our teams informed, aligned, and equipped
- Communicate financial information in ways that are clear, approachable, and easy for non-finance teams to understand.
- Build positive working relationships across the company so financial processes feel supportive, not stressful.
- Promote a culture of accountability, clarity, and teamwork—the Good 2 Go way.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Able to translate financial information in clear and helpful ways.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, professional, and able to build strong working relationships with employees, vendors, and business partners.
- Ability to learn and navigate company systems and processes.
- Commitment to integrity, teamwork, and the Good 2 Go values.
- A positive, solutions-focused mindset — someone who brings clarity and confidence to financial conversations.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Four or more years of experience in Accounting or a related field.
- Experience in the retail, fuel, or transportation industries.
- Experience in PDI ERP system.
- CPA certification preferred.
- Experience improving or modernizing financial processes in a growing organization.
- Comfortable supporting multi-site operations and fast-paced environments.
Work Environment and Travel
- Office based
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and move freely around store and office settings.
- Able to stand for moderate periods of time.
- Able to move freely around work location (internal and external).
Physical Demands
- Able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Able to move freely around work sites.
- Able to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend, and stoop.
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Able to move about office setting to complete responsibilities.
- Frequent use of phone, computer, and office equipment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.