Summary
Location
Albuquerque
Type
full-time
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About this role
For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.
We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.
The purpose of the Branch Controller position is to maintain fiscal responsibility for each assigned division of Ben E. Keith Food Distribution, and to ensure the establishment and administration of adequate internal controls.
• Prepare and manage to monthly operating budget and perform monthly closing process to optimize division financials
• Oversee inventory control to ensure safeguarding of inventory assets and accuracy of inventory balances
• Manage program pricing and VPT (Vendor Payment Tracking) Administration to ensure accurate customer pricing and recovery of amounts owed by vendors
• Manage route reconciliation process to ensure accurate and complete accounting for all deliveries and adequate controls
• Manage Accounts Receivable process to ensure timely and effective posting of all remittances
• Manage Accounts Payable process to ensure timely and accurate payment of all vendor invoicing
• Manage payroll process to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll
• Ensure completion of daily/weekly/monthly administrative responsibilities and manage resolution of outstanding issues
• Oversee and support direct reports as needed. Generate, maintain and use reporting on the degree to which each individual Associate, and the Accounting Department overall, are achieving performance metrics and benchmarks identified for each person/position/function.
• Manage the day to day tasks of direct reports.
• Assess performance of direct reports against established benchmarks, and provide feedback. Mentor, coach, develop and hold accountable Associates, for their contributions, performance and achievements.
• Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of BEK culture.
• Help to ensure financial controls are established and adhered to.
Job Qualifications
• 3 years Finance experience required
• At least 2 years of management experience and previous experience as a Controller preferred
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Financial applications; PeopleSoft A/P, Payroll preferred
• Knowledge of Food Service industry preferred, as well as state and federal regulations
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Strong Analytical Skills - Ability to Multi-task
• Relationship Management - Excellent Organizational Skills
• Ability to Manage Others - Detail-Oriented
• Self-Directed/Self-Motivated - Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Finance, CPA a plus
Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
· Short and Long Term Disability
· 401K with matching contribution
· Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness Program
· Educational Assistance Program
· Paid Vacation and holidays
· Employee Credit Union
We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Other facts
About Ben E. Keith Company
Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E. Keith is a privately held company employing over 6,000 associates.
Our values stress a commitment to our employees, as they are our strength and the key to the success – past, present and future.
At Ben E. Keith we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strength, and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face.
What you'll do
- The Branch Controller is responsible for maintaining fiscal responsibility for assigned divisions and ensuring adequate internal controls. Key tasks include managing budgets, overseeing inventory control, and managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
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