DivisionController

Buyers Edge Platform is seeking a Division Controller to support our Fresh Division, which includes a portfolio of brands focused on fresh produce and perishable supply chain solutions. This role will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations and controls, and driving scalable accounting processes across a complex, multi-entity environment. The Controller will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of division accounting and reporting, serving as a mentor to junior staff and a trusted partner to the VP of Finance and division and brand leadership. This position is ideally based in our Bannockburn, IL office (hybrid, 3 days/week). We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. Who are we? The Buyer’s Edge Platform Fresh Division is an entity comprised of Fresh Concepts, Produce Alliance, Fresh Alliance & Fresh Services with over 35 years of produce management solutions. The Fresh Division provides fresh produce category management services, procurement and contracting, national distribution, freight management, k-12 solutions, technology services, and food safety assurance to food service clients across North America, the Caribbean and beyond. The Fresh Division has a national footprint of over 125+ industry leading distributors in North America, and partnerships with the most premier grower shippers. Your impact: Management Responsibilities: Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Lead and develop a high-performing team. Collaborate cross-functionally on division and brand initiatives. Serve as a key partner in integrating newly acquired businesses into the division. Accounting and Reporting: Oversee the month-end close process — preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for division/brand accounting. Maintain and improve processes to support accurate and timely completion of monthly close activities and internal controls. Ensure adherence to GAAP and the timely comp