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MissionHires lists this Corporate Controller - Oklahoma City, OK opportunity in oklahoma city, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions for a 70-store grocery chain. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements while providing leadership over accounting operations across multiple locations. The Controller will partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership to support strategic decisions, improve financial controls, and scale systems and processes to support growth.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Oversee the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all store locations and corporate entities
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
Manage the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
Oversee tax compliance in coordination with external tax advisors (income, sales/use, payroll, and property taxes)
Accounting Operations
Lead day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting
Ensure accurate store-level reporting, including sales, margin, shrink, labor, and operating expenses
Oversee inventory valuation, retail accounting method, and shrink analysis specific to grocery operations
Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce risk
Systems, Processes & Controls
Own the accounting systems and chart of accounts, driving system enhancements and automation where appropriate
Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across all locations
Partner with IT and operations to ensure POS, inventory, and financial systems are properly integrated
Leadership & Team Development
Manage and develop the corporate accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance management
Provide guidance and support to store-level personnel on accounting and financial procedures
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Business Partnership & Analysis
Partner with the CFO and operations leadership to analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
Provide financial insights related to new store openings, remodels, pricing strategies, and cost management initiatives
Assist with special projects, acquisitions, or strategic initiatives as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA designation strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
Multi-unit retail experience required; grocery, food, or high-volume retail strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control best practices
Experience with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold in a retail environment
Preferred
Experience supporting 50+ locations or complex multi-entity structures
ERP and POS system experience (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar retail-focused systems)
Prior experience with Retail Inventory Method of accounting
Key Competencies
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Hands-on leader comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial leaders
Proven ability to scale processes and systems as the business grows
Benefits
Play a key leadership role in an established employee-owned grocery business, that for Oklahomans is a household name, focused on organizational renewal
High visibility and direct impact on company performance
Opportunity to modernize systems and processes in a complex, multi-store environment
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Worksite address
oklahoma city, OK, 73116, US
Who can apply
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