Distribution Center Controller & Strategic Finance Leader

Albertsons Companies; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Controller for the Melrose Park Distribution Center to lead accounting, reporting, inventory control, and capital expenditures. You will ensure SOX compliance, provide analytical insights, and align finance activities with corporate policy.

You will report to the DC VP/GM and supervise a team, drive budgeting and forecasting, oversight of assets, and act as a strategic advisor to DC leadership.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• 7+ years accounting, planning, reporting, and analysis with a Fortune 500 company.
• At least 3 years in a manager or supervisory role.
• Experience in consumer products or distribution industries preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and action planning abilities.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills; inventory understanding.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise accounting, reporting, inventory control, projections, payroll, and capex for the Distribution Center.
• Interprets financial results and provides recommendations to GM/VP and SC Finance leadership.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities for the distribution center.
• Maintain accounting policies to ensure adequate controls and SOX compliance.
• Oversee safeguarding of company assets and publishing related financial statements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Supervisory skills

Project management

Financial reporting

Inventory controls

NPV/IRR analysis

Essbase

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

4-year college degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Essbase

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Controller for the Melrose Park Distribution Center to lead accounting, reporting, inventory control, and capital expenditures. You will ensure SOX compliance, provide analytical insights, and align finance activities with corporate policy.

You will report to the DC VP/GM and supervise a team, drive budgeting and forecasting, oversight of assets, and act as a strategic advisor to DC leadership.