Job Description

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION

WESTERN SUBURBS

Our continued growth has created another excellent opportunity! We are seeking a controller at our holding company. The Controller will be responsibility for managing the accounting, budgeting and forecasting for Euclid Beverage.

Euclid Beverage is the largest Miller Coors distributor in Illinois. We currently distribute brands from over 65 domestic, craft and import suppliers of beer, wine and spirits. Our 3 state-of-the-art facilities services more than 3,000 retail customers in 25 counties across the state of Illinois. We provide seamless sales, marketing and distribution opportunities for the top domestic, craft and specialty beverage suppliers.

The position interacts constantly with the operating company controllers and executive management. The position reports to the Clare Beverage Division Controller.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinate and assist in the annual budget process
• Create the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages to include budget to actual comparisons by department
• Provide analytic insight to the operation
• Manage all aspects of the general ledger
• Coordinate and lead external financial audits
• Ensure account reconciliations/analyses for balance sheet accounts are properly prepared and maintained
• Contribute to the decision-making process at all levels of the company
• Manage indirect costs and vendor relationships
• Supervisory responsibilities
• Additional duties as assigned

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA is a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in a distribution environment
• Entrepreneurial approach and can-do attitude
• Drive and sense of urgency. We like to move fast!
• Verifiable technical competence in accounting, consolidations and systems
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems required
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match.