VP / Controller

The Distribution Vice President & Controller provides leadership and professional oversight with a high level of financial acumen for a $33 billion nationwide organization. Must have an executive presence allowing for routine interactions with operating units, senior management, vendors, external auditors, and industry regulators. Possesses proven creativity and a diversity of experience sufficient to act in the capacity of the primary financial strategist. Ensures financial integrity and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.

Directs preparation of financial statements in the prescribed format for inclusion in timely filings with the SEC and other regulatory bodies.
Directs preparation and planning associated with state, local and federal income, franchise, sales and payroll taxes.
Directs planning and litigation related to cigarette and tobacco excise taxes including interaction with changes in statutory and regulatory schemes.
Monitors financial trends including but not limited to LIFO/FIFO inventory accounting, product costing, cash flow, accounts receivable/bad debts, fixed assets and other key financial components.
Actively interacts in relations to compliance and monitoring qualified and non-qualified benefit plans including 401k, health and welfare, flexible spending, deferred compensation, and long-term incentives.
Develops ad reviews accounting policies and procedures.
Provides general oversight of the payroll function including systems integration, incentive planning (e.g., KJDA, WOTC, etc.) and payroll processing.
Directs regulatory costing matters related to regulated products (e.g., cigarettes, dairy, etc.).
Works directly with both internal and external audit function to assure compliance with accounting policies and FASB standards in order to maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process.
Provides senior management with accurate timely financial insights.
Actively participates in the evaluation, configuration and execution of acquisition strategies.
Provides leadership and resolution guidance with respect to regulatory compliance disputes.
Develops and maintains a trained, competent corporate financial staff.
Works closely with internal (e.g., senior management, business unit financial personnel, line management, rank and file employees, etc.) and external (e.g. Berkshire-Hathaway management, regulators, vendors, legislators, etc.) professionals with a wide variety of interests and topics with a financial impact.
Maintains technical competence (e.g., GAAP, Tax, Regulatory Standards, etc.).
Develops and maintains relationships with key industry contacts (e.g., regulators, auditors, bankers, evaluation specialists, private investigators, attorneys, etc.).

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting and 12 years overall accounting experience with 4 years national accounting firm experience, or equivalent
Previous Oracle ERP experience, preferred.
Alteryx or Tableau, preferred
Have a CPA.
Have excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, time management skills, and project management skill.
Have thorough knowledge of the distribution industry.
Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written are also required.