Controller

Sure, you could manage the finances for any company, but how much more fun would it be to be a leader at one of the top beverage sales companies in Michigan? Our team is statewide and we are dedicated to customer service, hiring and developing knowledgeable people, maintaining a diverse and innovative portfolio and our employees say the best parts about working here are the awesome people and the family atmosphere. If you would love to lead our finance initiatives, keep reading!

Eat. Sleep. Lead with Vision. Repeat: Our Controller leads, manages and holds the Finance team accountable. This position is based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan and is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the company to support the growth and profit of Imperial Beverage, while focusing on strategic planning. We take great pride in choosing leaders who can handle the hard work, think strategically and create solutions, motivate their team to achieve goals, and show a passion for leading and developing others.

Like a fine wine, Imperial Beverage has been getting better with age since 1933. We are a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor and we are passionate about helping others succeed - at work and in the community. We only hire those with passion, integrity, customer focus and the desire for hard work. Once all the work is done at our fast-paced company, we also like to have fun and lots of it!

Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks. Not only will you get to learn about and sample our products, but we also include health, dental and vision insurance, a 401K match which allows you to be fully vested after 6 months of employment, a generous PTO policy, leadership development opportunities, a focus on promoting from within and awesome company events like tickets to baseball games and weekend camping trips.

A Day in the Life

• Be a positive example of working hard and having fun
• Lead and manage the Finance team
• Participate in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on long-term financial goals
• Build ownership and hold your team accountable
• Manage the financial health of the organization by overseeing financial and budgetary activities
• Develop department goals that are aligned with company objectives, measure progress and adjust processes accordingly
• Ensure appropriate resources to support the implementation, development, maintenance and ongoing improvements of Finance projects and initiatives
• Direct the development and execution of short and long-term plans by establishing project metrics and timelines, and drive a sense of urgency to keep projects on track
• Regularly review effectiveness of plans and initiate appropriate action to mitigate emerging risks or secure emerging opportunities
• Direct the preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast the organization's financial position, as well as prepare legally required special reports
• Ensure timely and accurate budget analysis and financial reviews for Leadership Team
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions, service providers, and all taxing, governmental and regulatory agencies to initiate needed strategies for improvement and remain in compliance
• Stay up-to-date on trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance for the Finance functions
• Participate and advise in business negotiations to ensure financially sound decisions
• Attend all Leadership Development Training that Imperial provides
  
  

Requirements

• Enjoy a work hard/play hard culture
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field required; MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
• 7+ years' experience in finance and accounting management
• Demonstrated leadership, people management, and change management skills including the ability to build collaboration and teamwork among the workforce to continually look for opportunities to improve
• Experience developing and managing projects
• Strong financial acumen including an understanding of financial information related to distribution
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Sage, ADP, QuickBooks and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to provide direction regarding system administration
• Strong negotiating skills
• Must possess superior communication and customer service skills, confidentiality and professionalism
  
  

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