Earth Fare · 7 hours ago
Controller /Accounting Manager
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $114K/yr
10+ years expEarth Fare is committed to helping people live healthy lives through natural, organic, and sustainable foods. They are seeking a visionary Controller to lead financial operations, manage an accounting team, and ensure alignment with their mission while driving growth and sustainability initiatives.
Organic Food
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting and financial operations, including cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, sales and property taxes, ensuring efficiency and compliance to support our sustainable supply chain and community initiatives
Design, implement, and maintain robust financial systems that promote transparency, accuracy, and ethical stewardship of resources, enabling us to invest more in eco-friendly practices and customer wellness programs
Collect, analyze, and report on key financial metrics to provide real-time insights into the company's health, empowering leadership to make decisions that expand our footprint and enhance product offerings
Develop comprehensive short-, mid-, and long-term financial projections (P&L, balance sheets, cash flows) for internal teams and external partners, forecasting growth opportunities in the evolving organic market
Conduct in-depth monthly reviews and deliver actionable recommendations to streamline operations, reduce costs, and maintain our promise of fair pricing without compromising quality
Handle leases, contracts, and other financial obligations with precision, facilitating seamless expansions and partnerships that bring fresh, local organics to more neighborhoods
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff, building a high-performing team through training, motivation, and inclusive leadership—while addressing performance issues in alignment with our supportive company culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance
At least 6 years in a supervisory role managing direct reports
Proven expertise in GAAP principles, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow management
Strong background in grocery or retail
Advanced Excel skills for complex modeling, data analysis, and reporting
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
Collaborative mindset with the independence to drive initiatives forward
Outstanding leadership qualities to inspire and develop teams
Unwavering commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and core values of trust, sustainability, and community impact
Preferred
CPA or MBA
Experience in the natural/organic foods industry
Benefits
Health/dental/vision coverage
401(k)
Generous PTO
Employee discounts on organic products
Flexible work arrangements
Company
Earth Fare
Working at Earth Fare is not just a job; it’s about making a difference. That’s because we believe the better you eat, the longer you live.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-04-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Roger Derrough
Founder & Co-owner
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