Job Description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents & Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Maintain organization financial and Accounting systems and controls by establishing financial and accounting policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems; collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data; minimizing bank balances; evaluating and making investments; directing staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Consult executives on financial strategies and implement plans across the division.  Direct the finance and accounting functions including establishing and maintaining the division's accounting principles, practices, procedures, governance, and initiatives 
• Analyze financial reports, determine cash flow forecasts and develop new financial strategies to achieve revenue goals
• Assess the financial performance of the division against the business’s goals and plans
• Evaluate financial performance and generate profit and loss statements
• Identify new market opportunities, and develop plans for effective implementation
• Propose several financial options to support business objectives
• Develop forecasting models to ensure the achievement of revenue, gross profit, and depletion objectives.
• Identify financial and competitive risks and develops appropriate action plans
• Lead budget preparation processes and expense management initiatives
• Consult leadership on financial analysis and planning operations
• Generate financial reports to management in a timely and accurate manner
• Develop accounting control parameters and recommend improvements to current control procedures.
• Perform month- and quarter-end reconciliation and account closing processes
• Participate in leadership meetings to discuss and address financial results and issues
• Manage a team to complete the transaction processing and flow of data, documents for Accounts Payable Non-Trade, Accounts Payable Trade (Inventory Services), Account Receivables Non-Trade (Supplier billing), Accounts Receivable Trade (Cash Applications), General Ledgers, Fixed Asset Acquisition and Accounting Treatment, American Express Credit Card Program, and Financial Analysis 
• Prepare and distribute monthly Financial Statements and Analytical Reviews
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to identify and resolve outstanding items.
• Analyze designated balance sheet and expense accounts within deadlines utilizing the financial statement reporting tools (e.g., Business Warehouse, TM1, Excel, etc.)
• Interact with other departments to resolve outstanding balance sheet reconciliation items (e.g., Supplier billing to ensure that charge-backs are completed in a timely manner, etc.)
• Complete quarterly corporate schedules, manage interim and annual external audit schedules
• Ensure pricing and profitability is accurate, complete state and/or sales tax returns as needed
• Create monthly budget variance analysis
• Reconcile physical inventory and cycle counts and complete gross profit reconciliations
• Supports internal and external audit activities, as required, to ensure that auditors are provided with the necessary information to complete their audits  
• Responds to any audit comments or suggestions upon completion of the audit
• Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to the success of the department and function at SGWS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive Finance and/or Accounting positions, including 3 years’ experience managing employees and supervisors
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Business Administrations (MBA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred
• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions 
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
• Knowledge and experience with Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) software/modules.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls and financial reporting, required
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
• Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work requirements
• Knowledge analyzing business performance and developing financial plans within a distribution environment
• Knowledge in Forecasting, Staffing, Financial Planning and Strategy, Strategic Planning, Financial Diagnosis, Quality Management

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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