Controller

Kane is a fast-growing production brewery located in New Jersey. Established in 2011, our focus is on handcrafted hoppy, barrel-aged, and spontaneous ales brewed locally and distributed by our team in Ocean, NJ. We are looking to add a full-time Controller to our growing team.  

The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, manages the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, analyzes accounting and internal control systems, and guides departmental staff. The Controller will be responsible for supporting the business with best in class analysis for decision making, including pricing, costing, and driving effectiveness while ensuring adequate control environment exists.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for general accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Compliance, and Inventory Controls.
• Prepares and manages all financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing cycles and ensures they are completed timely and accurately.
• Posts all required monthly journal entries, reconciles balance sheets and inventory and performs overhead allocations.
• Evaluates, recommends, develops, and implements policies, procedures and systems related to departmental efficiency, productivity and internal controls.
• Coordinate the budget and forecast processes ensuring ownership on the preparation and on the variance analysis (budget vs. actuals).
• Coordinate the P&L analysis on actuals versus budget and forecast and drive the corrective actions to address the potential gaps and opportunities Working Capital management, improvements, suggestions and implementation.
• Support the external audit of the financials and practices.
• Develop key performance measures (KPIs) that support the company’s strategic direction.
• Interact closely with management team and act as a key business partner in analyzing KPIs and providing recommendations for major decisions.
• Prepare and monitor team goals and objectives while providing leadership support and a good atmosphere to pursue the goals and objectives.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and present findings.
• Manages relationship with external CPA firm.
• Assists with client and vendor contracting.
• Manage direct reports across multiple departments.
• Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems.
• Implement operational best practices.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Build and grow cross-functional relationships to collaboratively work together to resolve operational accounting, budgeting, and reporting issues.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license/MBA preferred
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting of Finance
• Minimum 3 years of management experience
• Experience with complex ERP software, SAP-based preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and experience with Managerial Accounting and Cost Accounting
• Prefer experience in consumer packaged goods, manufacturing industry
• Detail oriented with the ability to think strategically
• Ability to manage tight deadlines with high attention to detail
• Able to set and meet multiple and simultaneous deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to be an effective team player
• Leadership, ability to coach a team to achieve results
• Expert verbal and written communication, able to effectively communicate with multiple departments

Compensation based on experience. Benefits include PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) and merchandise and beer.  

As with all our positions at Kane Brewing Company we are looking for someone with a passion for great beer, a strong work ethic and a team player that is looking for a position at a fast-growing brewery. If interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter in PDF format to careers@kanebrewing.com