Controller

PJP Marketplace is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead our financial operations and serve as a trusted business partner to the President. This role owns the company's financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable oversight, compliance, and relationship with our external accounting firm while providing financial insight that supports operational and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-location retail environment. This individual will help drive financial performance by identifying trends, improving processes, managing risk, and ensuring the organization maintains strong financial controls.

Responsibilities

Cash Management & Financial Leadership

• Maintain real-time visibility into company cash position and short-term cash flow.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing obligations while proactively communicating cash flow risks and opportunities to the President.
• Provide financial insight regarding the timing of capital expenditures and significant company investments.
• Manage banking relationships and payment controls, including Positive Pay, ACH transactions, and banking portals.
• Monitor vendor payment terms and maximize available early-payment discounts.

Accounts Payable Leadership

• Lead the Accounts Payable function while managing and developing the AP/Bookkeeping support team.
• Review work for accuracy, provide coaching and training, and ensure efficient workload distribution.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and oversee timely payment processing.
• Resolve escalated vendor issues, invoice discrepancies, and payment concerns.
• Ensure invoices are routed appropriately for internal approvals.

Financial Reporting & Business Analysis

• Review and analyze financial activity, identifying trends, discrepancies, and operational opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve issues identified through financial validation reports.
• Analyze vendor spending across all store locations and proactively identify cost increases, pricing changes, and margin pressures.
• Develop a strong understanding of each location's financial performance and explain variances across stores.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports and internal management reporting.
• Own the monthly financial close process, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and close package preparation.

External Accounting Partnership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the company's external accounting firm.
• Ensure financial information submitted is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Proactively communicate issues before month-end close.
• Review monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all required journal entries and reconciliations are completed before closing each accounting period.

Compliance & Financial Controls

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax filing requirements.
• Review and approve tax filings, remittances, and regulatory documentation prepared by the accounting support team.
• Complete or oversee vendor credit applications and financial documentation.
• Maintain annual business licenses and regulatory filings.
• Continuously evaluate and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred but not required.
• 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Previous Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or equivalent experience required.
• Multi-location retail, wholesale distribution, or high-volume transactional accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing direct reports and developing accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience working with external accounting firms and auditors.
• Knowledge of AP workflows, banking platforms, payment controls, and vendor management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Compensation details provided during the interview process

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Work Schedule

• Full-time salaried position
• In-person/Hybrid work arrangement
• Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility based on business needs
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during month-end, year-end, or special projects

Equal Employment Opportunity

PJP Marketplace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on any legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. Employees who need an accommodation should contact the Director of People & Marketing.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000