Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller Reports To: Chief Financial Officer FLSA Status: Salary Exempt Type of Position: Full Time Refuel Operating Company, LLC (“Refuel”) is a fast-growing convenience store and fuel operator dedicated to providing great service, fresh food, and a welcoming experience for every guest. Backed by strong growth and a people-first culture, Refuel offers team members the opportunity to build rewarding careers in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and community. Whether in our stores, offices, or field operations, we empower employees to grow with us, contribute to our success, and make a positive impact in the communities we serve. Technical Areas of Focus:Serve as a partner to the CFO in developing and following accounting processes and proceduresComplete ownership of the month-end close cycle and preparation of the monthly financial statementsLeadership of the accounting and support teams to meet the established reporting deadlines and requirements set forth by managementAbility to consolidate and maintain a highly accurate trial balance and ledger using accrual-based accounting techniques and compliance with GAAPResponsible for the organization’s adherence to internal and external controls, including the evaluation and update of procedures where necessary to minimize riskSupport budget targets by analyzing account variances to locate transactions requiring further entries/actionSuccessfully deliver a clean external audit report annually, through coordination with Refuel’s audit and tax partnersAssist in mentoring of staff and other team members, through teaching and collaborationAssist with cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecastingAd-hoc requests from management as neededAdhere to the Company’s established policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions: it does not prescribe all tasks that may be assigned Other Talents and Skills:Capability to deliver on time results with high levels of accuracyHighly organized and process driven with exceptional follow-through abilitiesDesire to be a part of a growing and evolving cultureFlexibility to adapt and succeed in a rapid pace environmentAbility to think outside the boxAbility to navigate and resolve business issues, ensuring the correct accounting principles are appliedWillingness to evaluate, troubleshoot and implement improvement and efficiency opportunitiesA desire to never settle for the status quo; consistently thinking how to add more value to Refuel Core Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in AccountingMinimum 7 years in a corporate accounting positionCorporate retail experience is required; convenience store, fuel/gasoline industry experience is preferredThorough understanding of US GAAPAdvanced proficiency in MS Office with emphasis in Excel (including, but not limited to complex formulas and pivot tables)Position is in-office and based in North Charleston, SC; very occasional travel to store locations may be required as necessaryReports to CFO Working environment and physical requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.• Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times. Travel: N/A At-Will Employment: This position is at-will, which means that either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause. EEO Statement: Refuel is an equal opportunity employment employer to all applicants and team members. Refuel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any information based on genetic background, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression where a person’s gender-related appearance and behavior may not be stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects stated in this job description are not meant to be exhaustive. Additional job duties not listed here may be required. Further, the Company may change or add the job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects listed here at any time in its sole and final discretion. #WSSCORP