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Financial Controller

Verve Coffee Roasters
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

REPORTS TO : Chief Financial Officer

Who We are :

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel.

Position Summary :

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company's financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. The Controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and works closely with other members of the senior management team.

Responsibilities :

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual budget of the company, while supervising budget enforcement, analyze the difference between the actual and budget.
  • Set up the company's internal control system to ensure operation of relevant processes and procedures, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Manage the company's cash flow
  • Analyze the company's financial performance and make recommendations for improvement
  • Work with external auditors to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Managing tax filings and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
  • Coordinate with external auditors during the audit process, addressing audit findings, and implementing necessary changes.
  • Interpret financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
  • Lead the accounting team, assigning tasks, and ensuring efficient operations within the accounting department.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

  • CPA certification
  • 7 years of experience in a controller or senior accounting role
  • Proven financial analysis skills, good organization and coordination skills, expression skills and team spirit;
  • Strong career dedication, strong ability to work under pressure and sense of responsibility.
  • Experience in inventory management systems and accounting, including raw materials to finished product products
  • Experience in retail and wholesale sales, including accounting for and calculation of provision for deductions, returns and retail incentive programs
  • Experience in accounting system design and migration is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in accounting software
  • Benefits and Compensation

  • Available to all employees
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee
  • Free coffee with every paycheck and 30% employee discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items
  • Mentorship and positive work environment
  • Paid sick time
  • After 60 days of employment
  • Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week) including medical, dental, vision and 401k
  • Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment.
  • Eight observed holidays per year
  • Compensation will be commensurate with experience and location.

    This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

    Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Verve is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance, and business needs. Verve does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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