Job Specifications
Description
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!
Cumberland Farms is a member of the EG America family of brands. EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
What We Offer
Competitive Wages
Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
Paid Time Off
Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
401K with Company Match
Team Member Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Company Spirit Days
Employee recognition and awards
And much more!
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (“ICFR”) is responsible for leading the company’s efforts to ensure compliance with internal control requirements under Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) and other applicable regulations. This role will oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls across financial processes, with a focus on operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced convenience store retail environment.
Responsibilities
Lead ICFR Program: Develop and manage the company’s ICFR framework, ensuring alignment with SOX requirements and industry best practices.
Control Design & Assessment: Oversee the documenting of current state processes and the Company’s risk and control matrix (“RCM”). Scope includes all key processes such as revenue recognition, inventory management, cash handling, vendor payments, and entity level controls.
Deficiency Identification and Remediation Management: Identify control gaps and build targeted and prioritized remediation plans. Manage evaluation and remediation of control deficiencies, including preparing the quarterly assessment of deficiencies.
Disclosure and Certification Controls: Establish the Company’s initial SOX 302 certification controls and support the design and implementation of disclosure controls, including being a key leader within the Disclosure Committee.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, and Store Management to ensure controls are embedded in business processes and systems.
Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors for ICFR related matters, including walkthroughs, testing, and remediation follow-ups. Ensure alignment with audit team(s) on risk assessment and scoping exercises.
Training & Awareness: Design and provide training and guidance to company personnel on control responsibilities and compliance requirements and expectations.
Reporting: Prepare and present periodic reports to senior leadership and the Audit Committee on the status of ICFR compliance and control effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to automate and/or rationalize controls, improve documentation, and enhance control monitoring using data analytics and technology.
People Management: Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team ensuring effective succession planning, capability development, and high employee engagement.
Special Projects: Manage or execute special projects as assigned in the areas of financial reporting, financial analysis, sustainability reporting, acquisition integration into existing control environment, or other key projects as business priorities evolve.
Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to create executive flight level dashboard, and detailed tracking using Gantt or Smart View charts to ensure timeliness of deliverables.
Requirements
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum Experience
10+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance.
Prior experience with global, publicly-listed companies subject to section 404 of SOX.
Preferred Experience
10+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance, preferably in retail or consumer-facing industries.
Strong understanding of SOX, COSO framework, and financial reporting processes.
Experience with ERP systems and retail POS platforms.
Experience working in an integrated audit environment at an accounting firm or internal corporate
About the Company
EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. We would love to welcome you to the family! Apply to one of the openings listed here, to support our fast-expanding growth. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to 1500 locations across the United States and will continue to grow in the coming years. Our family of 18,000 team members currently includes these great store banners: Certified Oil, Cumb...
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