Senior Controller

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
120K-133K Annually
Senior level
Food
America’s best-loved brewery, creating strong communities and meaningful moments for over 165 years. Enjoy responsibly.
The Role
Lead Goose Island Beer Company's finance operations including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, product costing, budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, accounts payable oversight, audit support, ERP (SAP Business One/OBeer) integrity, and manage/develop one Senior Accountant while providing strategic financial insights to senior leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $120,000 - $133,000, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:  
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY: The Senior Controller is responsible for leading the financial operations of Goose Island Beer Company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and timely month-end close. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, product costing, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, and KPI reporting while providing strategic financial insights to senior leadership. The position also supports audit compliance, ERP system integrity, and continuous process improvements, while managing and developing a Senior Accountant to drive operational excellence and financial performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of Goose Island Beer Company’s financial reporting.

  • Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations with sufficient detail and backup to verify account balances.

  • Lead the Goose Island Beer Company’s monthly financial close process to meet all month end objectives and timelines.

  • Develop product costing for innovation products and monitor actual production costs for profitability.

  • Monitor the Accounts Payable function to verify invoices are being processed and coded correctly and vendors are being paid.

  • Lead Goose Island Beer Company’s budgeting process and monitor financial performance versus budget.

  • Continually create forecasts for expected financial performance compared to budget.

  • Develop and report various Key Performance Indicator scorecards and trackers that track performance at the brewery and drive continued efficiencies.

  • Report and deliver monthly financial reporting package to Goose Island Beer Company’s senior leadership team.

  • Support federal, state, or internal audits to ensure compliance and verify financial information.

  • Provide support for ERP system (SAP Business One/OBeer) and ensure purchasing, production, and shipments are processed correctly.

  • Provide guidance and support for one direct report (Senior Accountant).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

  • CPA or CMA preferred.

  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles.

  • Highly proficient with Excel.

  • Previous experience in alcohol industry or CPG is preferred.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS: 

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 

  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 

  • Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 

  • Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 

  • Free Beer!  

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • CPA or CMA
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles
  • Highly proficient with Excel
  • Previous experience in alcohol industry or CPG

Anheuser-Busch Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anheuser-Busch and has not been reviewed or approved by Anheuser-Busch.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision often fully covered and supported by wellness programs that can reduce costs. On‑site resources and an employee assistance program further reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a notably strong 401(k) match and access to pension arrangements for certain groups. Recent collective bargaining improvements strengthened retirement security for covered brewery roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Parental leave, PTO, and sick time are presented as robust, with brewery roles seeing expanded vacation accrual under the current contract. Day‑one eligibility and family support resources add practical flexibility for time away.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
6,989 Employees
Year Founded: 1852

What We Do

For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking and emergency drinking water programs to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you. As America’s leading brewer, we are committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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