CONTROLLER at Seven Stars Bakery LLC – Providence, Rhode Island

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Partner with CEO and leadership team on financial strategy and decision-makingDevelop and monitor annual budgets and rolling forecastsProvide financial modeling for new café openings, equipment investments, and growth initiativesAnalyze financial performance by business unit (Retail vs. Wholesale)Present monthly financial reports with variance analysis and actionable insightsAccounting & Financial Reporting

Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close processesEnsure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)Maintain chart of accounts aligned with retail and production operationsReconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and intercompany accountsManage fixed assets and depreciation schedules (ovens, mixers, refrigeration, etc.)Coordinate annual tax filings and external CPA relationshipCost Accounting & Margin Management

Develop and maintain product-level costing for wholesale and retail itemsMonitor food cost, packaging cost, and labor cost trendsAnalyze production yields, waste, and inventory variancesSupport pricing strategy and margin improvement initiativesPartner with production leadership on inventory controls and COGS accuracyCash Flow & Working Capital

Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planningOversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processesMonitor wholesale receivables and aging reportsOptimize vendor payment terms and customer credit policiesPayroll & Compliance

Oversee payroll processing and payroll tax complianceEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulationsManage sales tax filings across retail locationsMaintain insurance, workers’ compensation, and business registrationsInternal Controls & Systems

Establish and maintain strong internal financial controlsOversee POS integration, inventory systems, and accounting softwareImprove reporting automation and operational dashboardsSupport ERP/POS/accounting system upgrades as neededTeam Leadership

Train managers on financial literacy and reporting toolsBuild scalable processes to support growthPage Break

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely and accurate monthly closeGross margin improvement by business unitInventory variance reductionCash flow stabilityBudget adherenceFinancial reporting accuracyCompensation and Work Environment

We offer competitive wages and benefits commensurate with a candidate’s experience and education. This role operates in a combination office and on-site bakery/café environment and may require periodic early morning availability or end-of-month schedule flexibility. The Controller works collaboratively with operations, production, and retail leadership to support informed, data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Annual Salary and Weekly Pay Paid Time Off: Personal, Vacation, and SickHealth, Dental, Vision with shared contribution between employer and team member401k Program with employer match*Free products while working and employee discounts during non-working shifts