Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The Company operates 2,273 retail food and drug stores with 1,720 pharmacies, 402 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. We have stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood.

This requires a talented team in our Supply Chain (Distribution Centers and Manufacturing Plants) to quickly and efficiently get the products to our stores and customers. We are seeking an exceptional Controller who will help drive operational effectiveness through a high-performing and inclusive environment.

Position Purpose:

The Controller position directs and supervises accounting, reporting, inventory control activities, projections, payroll, capital expenditures and office services for the Distribution Center. The Controller is also responsible for ensuring the operation is consistent with corporate policies, sound accounting procedures, and compliant with Sox requirements. It will be a leadership position within the DC management group and provide analytical insights, drive value, and be a strategic advisor to the senior DC leadership.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Interprets and analyzes financial reports and prepare recommendations concerning operation results to General Manager and Director and Vice President, Supply Chain Finance.

• Coordinates all budgeting and forecasting activities for the distribution center(s).

• Establishes, publishes, and maintains accounting policies to affect adequate accounting controls.

• Oversees safeguarding and optimizing Company assets, including inventory control and capital investment.

• Provides special analyses and studies for Distribution Center projects including all major outside wholesalers.

• Oversees the maintenance of all Distribution Center financial records and publication of related financial statements.

• Ensures the accurate and timely preparation of financial records in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting principles.

• Interfaces with the corporate and retail accounting departments to coordinate the accounting and reporting activities of the Distribution Center with all other company accounting and reporting activities.

• Maintains good working relationships with both retail and distribution management and provides information, analysis, and assistance as required.

• Acts as a liaison between Distribution and Systems Support / IT on all data processing and management functions related to the Distribution Center.

• Stays abreast of industry developments and company operations particularly in the distribution area, to assist in increasing revenues, reducing costs or otherwise improving the net profit results for the company.

• Maintains formal and informal channels of upward communications; encourages the expression of new ideas, suggestions, and complaints; reviews them for appropriateness and further action.

• Supervises the activities of the Distribution Center finance/accounting department, including personnel actions regarding hiring, development, terminations, layoffs, promotion and salary increases. Reviews and evaluates work of subordinates and prepares performance reports.

• Maintains functional authority over finance/accounting staff at distribution operating units.

• Maintains training and development programs to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting/finance staff.
  

Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree in Finance or Accounting required, MBA and/or CPA preferred.

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in accounting, planning, reporting and analysis experience with a Fortune 500 Company

• At least 3 years’ experience in a manager or supervisory role.

• Major consumer products or distribution industry experience preferred

• Ability to think strategically and identify/execute appropriate action plans.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.

• Strong analytical and investigative research skills.

• Strong understanding of inventory system and how it relates to financial reports.

• Strong supervisory skills and ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.

• Excellent project management and resource prioritization skills. Ability to develop realistic timelines and deliver results.

• Strong analytical skills to develop business proposals, including NPV and IRR analysis and experience in new business development, productivity analysis.

• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint, and Essbase.

• High degree of initiative and results orientation.

• Must excel in a fast-paced, high volume production operation with tight deadlines and high customer service expectations.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Good interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player.

• Travel Requirements: Less than 10%.

Physical Environment:

• Sits for extended periods of time.

• Bending, stooping and twisting required periodically.

• Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.

Diversity is fundamental at The Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

We support a drug-free workplace – all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.

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