Controller

Position: Controller

Reports to: Managing Partner/Founder

Location: San Leandro, CA (HQ)

FLSA: Salaried/Exempt

Company Overview:

21st Amendment is located in San Leandro, CA and is a fast-growing provider of co-packing and brewery services, specializing in the production and packaging of premium beverages. In addition to our own beer brand, we currently co-pack beverages for 20 diverse customers. In addition, we operate two retail restaurant locations. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to innovation.

Position Overview:

The Controller is a senior member of our Leadership Team and the head of our finance department. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial functions of the company to ensure management has timely and accurate financial information and to provide analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations to help company and top-level management make operating decisions to reduce costs, improve profits and return on investment, and to achieve goals and plans.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing, maintaining and reporting financial statements, cash flow statements, and asset statements in a timely fashion
• Preparing budgets, financial projections and modeling
• Providing financial statement analysis and strategy
• Cash flow, banking, payroll management
• Approving invoices
• Establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal financial controls
• Regulatory and tax compliance and reporting, risk management
• Audit liaison and management
• Fulfilling US GAAP reporting standards
• Managing and developing three direct reports
• Aligning the company financials to industry standards for costs, general ledger and financial reporting consistency
• Reporting financial results on operational performance (variance to plan, analysis of variances etc.)
• Lead the charge in the implementation of an ERP

To be successful in this role you should have:

• At least 7-10 years of related experience with increasing levels of responsibility and seniority
• Preferably 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Controller in a manufacturing environment
• Must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance/Accounting
• CPA a plus
• Experience as an auditor is highly desirable however candidate must have experience going through a full audit
• ERP/MRP selection and implementation experience is highly desirable
• Must be able to work in a team environment with leadership experience
• Must have a mindset of continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence
• A focused, detailed and disciplined approach to tasks
• The ability to prioritize and strong organization skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills, ability to distill insights and propose relevant recommendations for financial variances

21st Amendment Employee Perks:

• Competitive Hourly Wages
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, LTD
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401K Program
• Job Growth & Training

And of Course….A Monthly Beer Allowance & other perks!

21st Amendment Brewery provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, 21st Amendment Brewery complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.