Controller

BEDO Brands is a collection of brands that focuses on hospitality and the wedding industry, including Bon Bon Belle Bridal Boutique, Mercantile Hall Event Venue, and 10 South Event Venue.

BEDO Brands is a growth-focused company with plans to add additional venue and retail units. We are headquartered in Burlington, WI and the Controller will be expected to office from HQ.

Job Overview

The Controller is a Senior Leadership position responsible for overseeing all financial activities and ensuring the financial health and integrity of the organization. Reporting directly to the Co-CEO, this role is critical to the company's financial management and strategic decision-making.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Oversees all financial activities and advises the CEOs on financial strategy

• Develops financial strategies and plans.
• Oversees financial reporting and budgeting.
• Ensures compliance with financial regulations.
• Manages risks and securing funding

2. Manages the accounting functions and ensures the accuracy of financial reporting.

• Prepares accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Supervises the accounting team.

3. Manages the company’s cash flow, investments, and financial risk.

• Manages cash flow and liquidity.
• Ensures adequate funding and managing debt.
• Develops strategies for cash management and capital structure.

4. Budgets, forecasts, and does financial planning to support strategic decision-making.

• Develops and manages the budget.
• Provides insights and analysis to support business decisions.
• Prepares management reports and dashboards.
• Supports strategic planning initiatives.
• Oversees month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconciles accounts and maintaining the general ledger.

Must uphold and exhibit our Core Values:

• CARE: We care first for each other, then customers
• SERVICE: We wow our customers with service and hospitality
• PROCESS: We follow repeatable systems to ensure consistently excellent experiences for our customers and co-workers
• IMPROVEMENT: We constantly improve and raise the bar on our service experience, our facility, our brand, ourselves

Required Qualities:

• Law-abiding and extremely ethical.
• Growth-oriented. Experience in growth and scaling businesses is preferred.
• Must be a creative, energetic leader that actively and happily searches for ways for BEDO Brands to create value.
• Highly analytical brain.
• Must be expert-level with Excel.
• MBA preferred.
• Desire to grow into the CFO role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, WI 53105: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000