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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.
Main responsibilities:
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.
The position reports to the DC's VP/GM, with a strong dotted-line reporting relationship with the DC Director and Supply Chain Finance leadership that supports SC Distribution. The Controller will supervise professional and clerical support staff including 1 or more managers depending on the size and complexity of the DC.
This position will be located at our Melrose Park, IL Distribution Center.

• Interprets and analyzes financial reports and prepares recommendations concerning operation results to GM/VP, and Supply Chain Finance Leadership.
• Coordinates all budgeting and forecasting activities for the distribution center.
• 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 the 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.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• 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 though 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%.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.