Ben E. Keith Company · 17 hours ago
Branch Controller
ABQ-SF Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBen E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution for over a century. The Branch Controller position is responsible for maintaining fiscal responsibility for the assigned division, overseeing financial processes, and ensuring adequate internal controls are in place.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
3 years Finance experience required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Ben E. Keith Company
Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Ashley
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Jeff Shaffer
Chief Information Security Officer
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