POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title:
Department:
Director of Retail Accounting
Finance
Reports to:
Controller
FLSA Status:
Hourly/Salaried:
Draft Date:
Exempt
Salaried
6/20/06
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Retail Controller develops, analyzes, controls and maintains financial information for use as a business tool by
Retail management to measure performance, improve operating costs, and contribute to achieving optimum results at
Tully’s locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinates, directs and administers the Retail and Specialty Accounting function to ensure sound financial
integrity.
Oversees all aspects of Retail finance and accounting, including Sales Audit, inventory and cost of goods
accounting, budget development, payroll, and administration of monthly close activities.
Serves as the first-line accounting and financial advisor for Retail management and Specialty Division management.
Oversees the preparation and analysis of operating metrics, including variance analyses and development of key
performance indicators.
Manages preparation of internal financial statements and business review analysis, as well as assisting in the
development of the consolidated BOD and Management Financial package.
Manages development of annual Retail and Specialty budgets, mid-year reviews, and monthly budget variance
analysis.
Develops department and accounting policies to conform to the company’s financial control requirements and
government compliance.
Maintains Retail and Specialty financial systems in accordance with company requirements.
Ensure timely assistance to other departments (BOD and ELT, Operations, Retail, Overhead departments, etc).
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Review and/or prepare all necessary work papers for reviews and audits.
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Partnering with all areas of accounting team.
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Supervise the Retail and Specialty finance and accounting team and direct the following processes (including but
not limited to):
o Payroll
 Review and/or prepare journal entries.
 Coordinate annual audit and Form 5500 Retirement Plan (review and/or coordinate preparation of
financial statements and workpapers).
 Ensure that all accounts are reconciled timely.
 Perform final review of monthly reconciliations.
 Monitor and ensure timely closing of month-end periods.
o Fixed Assets
 Acquisition, dispositions and depreciation
 Oversee lease accounting and lease management
o Sales Audit
 Review of daily, weekly and monthly retail sales reports for distribution to management.
 Perform monthly integration and reconciliation of POS system information to accounting software.
 Ensure accurate and timely reporting to meet month end reporting requirements.
o Specialty Division - Royalty and Franchise Accounting
 Develop and Maintain accounting for royalties & license fees; including monthly royalty fee accruals,
payment reporting, and compliance reporting
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Ensure support for internal customers as necessary.
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Streamlines accounting work and make recommendations for efficiency.
Evaluate staff performance and provide staff development.
Oversee and/or perform special projects as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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Four-year Accounting degree
CPA or MBA preferred
Three to four years supervisory experience
REQUIREMENTS – SKILLS AND/OR PHYSICAL
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Excellent customer service, communication and analytical skills.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure, cope with frequent interruptions
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Ability to handle multiple tasks/assignments
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Ability to meet deadlines
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PC skills, including MS Office applications, e-mail and internet, Great Plains experience preferred.
APPROVALS
Department Manager
Date
Human Resources
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Division Head/ELT
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