Job Title:  Controller

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Controller is responsible for the overall functionality of the accounnting department. This role will produce financial reports, maintain accounting records, and manage accounts payable and receivable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide the sales and operations teams accurate, timely performance information
• Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions/plants and departments
• Oversee daily operations of the accounting department
• Manage the preparation of annual audited financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of financial budgets and forecasts
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax reporting requirements
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives
• Serve on planning and policy-making committees
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
• Establish, implement and maintain an effective internal control environment
• Oversee non-trade Accounts Payable as well as Inventory Services
• Oversee Accounts Receivable non-trade (Supplier billing) and Accounts Receivable trade cash applications
• Oversee General Ledger, Fixed Asset Acquisition & Accounting Treatment, and American Express Credit Card Program
• Plan and Forecast as well as prepare and distribute monthly Financial Statements and Analytical Reviews
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts in detail on a monthly basis to identify and resolve outstanding items
• Analyze designated balance sheet and expense accounts within deadlines utilizing the financial statement reporting tools
• Interact with other departments to resolve outstanding balance sheet reconciliation items (e.g., Supplier billing to ensure that charge-backs are completed in a timely manner, etc.)
• Conduct interim and annual external audit schedules and support internal and external audit activities, as required, to ensure that auditors are provided with the necessary information to complete their audits timely
• Ensure that pricing and profitability is accurate and process state and/or sales tax returns as needed
• Participate in physical inventory, and cycle count reconciliations
• Resolve internal and external customer issues by returning/acknowledging phone calls and emails in a timely manner and provide responses and resolutions timely
• Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers, including division personnel, personnel from other divisions, vendors and other outside personnel
• Support internal and external audit activities, as required, to ensure that auditors are provided with the necessary information to complete their audits timely 
• Responds to any audit comments or suggestions upon completion of the audit
• Prepare job descriptions, perform annual reviews, and make recommendations on salary levels and bonus plans for staff
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and financial analysis capabilities
• Knowledge of accounting & management information systems
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or IFRS; accounting procedures and concepts, for example, general ledger, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements
• CPA certificate a plus
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Understanding of microeconomics as it applies to the industry
• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job function
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, and presentation delivery skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree plus seven years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience supervising/managing exempt level employees

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com