Controller

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Miramar, FL

13d

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for the overall functionality of the accounting department. The role produces financial reports, maintains accounting records, and manages accounts payable and receivable. The Controller provides timely performance information to sales and operations, oversees accounting operations, and supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls. The role also supervises accounting staff and works with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and provide customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus seven years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of experience supervising or managing exempt-level employees.
Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and financial analysis.
Knowledge of accounting and management information systems.
Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS and accounting procedures and concepts, including general ledger, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements.
Mathematical skills involving basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
Understanding of microeconomics as it applies to the industry.
Strong written and verbal communication, persuasion, motivation, and relationship facilitation skills.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to the job function.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical and problem-solving, problem management, presentation development, and presentation delivery skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Finance or Accounting.
CPA certificate.

Responsibilities

Provide sales and operations teams with accurate, timely performance information.
Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions, plants, and departments.
Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department.
Manage preparation of annual audited financial statements.
Assist in preparing financial budgets and forecasts.
Prepare financial analyses for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax reporting requirements.
Establish and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Design and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Serve on planning and policy-making committees.
Direct financial audits and recommend procedural improvements.
Establish, implement, and maintain an effective internal control environment.
Oversee non-trade Accounts Payable and Inventory Services.
Oversee non-trade Accounts Receivable (supplier billing) and trade Accounts Receivable cash applications.
Oversee the General Ledger, fixed asset acquisition and accounting treatment, and the American Express Credit Card Program.
Plan and forecast, and prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and analytical reviews.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, identify outstanding items, and resolve them.
Analyze designated balance sheet and expense accounts within deadlines using financial statement reporting tools.
Work with other departments to resolve outstanding balance sheet reconciliation items.
Conduct interim and annual external audit schedules and support internal and external audit activities by providing required information.
Ensure pricing and profitability are 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 and respond to calls and emails in a timely manner.
Provide customer service to division personnel, personnel from other divisions, vendors, and other outside personnel.
Respond to audit comments or suggestions after audit completion.
Prepare job descriptions, conduct annual reviews, and recommend staff salary levels and bonus plans.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.