Brewbound · 8 hours ago
Controller - Financial manager - 4 Hands Brewing Company
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years exp4 Hands Brewing Company is the largest craft brewery in the St. Louis area, known for its quality and community involvement. They are seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide financial insights to support growth and strategic decision-making.
Craft Beer
Responsibilities
Own the general ledger and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
Prepare and deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting to executive leadership
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) to support strategic and operational decision-making
Analyze financial performance, gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, and product profitability to inform business decisions
Partner with brewing, operations, sales & leadership teams to drive cost efficiency, pricing strategy and profitability
Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing/invoicing, collections, vendor management, inventory and production cost accounting, payroll and benefits administration
Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and financing arrangements
Implement and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including sales tax, use tax, excise tax, payroll tax filings and alcohol reporting
Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with external firms and advisors
Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new product launches, capital investments, and system or ERP implementations
Continuously improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy as the business scales
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a Controller role for a growing business in beverage, manufacturing, CPG or distribution
Experience with close and compliance processes, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, KPIs, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
Experience managing A/P, A/R, general ledger, and payroll
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems
Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into actionable business insights
Preferred
CPA/CMA preferred
Benefits
401k
Paid time off
Performance bonus
Fully covered health, vision and dental insurance
Company
Brewbound
Brewbound is dedicated to covering the rapidly evolving craft beer industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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