Controller (Knoxville, TN)

Yee-Haw Brewing Company is hiring a Controller to join our growing organization. As a key member of the finance team, the Controller reports to the Director of Finance and assumes a critical role in managing the accounting function for the company. Partnering with the Senior Accountant and Director of Finance, the Controller will primarily manage Yee-Haw’s accounting needs, including the month-end close process.

The Controller must be a strong general ledger accountant with the ability to analyze accounting records, including financial statements, to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined by ownership. The ideal candidate will partner with the Director of Finance & Senior Accountant on the accounting operations of the organization which include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, preparation and compliance with monthly tax reporting, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Founded in 2015, Yee-Haw Brewing Company began brewing craft beer in a historic railroad depot built in the late 1800’s in Johnson City, Tennessee. Yee-Haw Brewing Company quickly grew from a startup to one of the Southeast’s fastest growing craft breweries. Known for our variety of good beers, our reputation for high quality ales and lagers is built on our commitment to using only the finest ingredients. Our taprooms provide a welcoming gathering place in our communities. We take pride in providing great beer, a great atmosphere, good times, good jobs, and good partnerships at each location. Our employees, with collaboration, teamwork and pride are the foundation of our success and what makes Yee-Haw Brewing a great place to work

Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card accounts, accounts receivable, deferred revenue, accruals, prepaid expenses, investments, intercompany accounts, and fixed assets.
• Analyze accounts, records, reports, accounts receivable and payable, journal entries, general and subsidiary ledgers and other accounting documents for accuracy and completeness. Investigate and resolve accounting problems.
• Lead an accurate and timely month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliation and overhead cost allocation
• Assist in monthly inventory reconciliation process to ensure accurate COGS and balance sheet
• Answer inquiries from management and vendors by researching and analyzing historical and current transactions and drawing conclusions.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors, including preparing schedules, compiling invoices and payments, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Assist in special projects and report preparation as requested by manager

Tax Reporting Responsibilities

• Complete and submit all monthly sales tax and alcohol reporting
• Prepare and submit annual property tax returns, business tax licenses, and other various tax reporting requirements as needed

Accounts Receivables

• Send out accurate invoices, record cash receipts and reconcile accounts receivable
• Follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices
• Support daily cash management: processing of daily sales deposits, check deposits, bank transfers and ACH bank deposits and withdrawals.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Able to communicate and interact with external customers and co-workers at the level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity in a clear and timely manner.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and project management skills with ability to maintain productivity in a fast-paced work environment where multitasking is necessary.
• Able to proactively research and analyze processes for improvement and accuracy
• Extremely organized and detail oriented with strong moral compass
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office with strong emphasis on Excel
• MUST be proficient in Vlookup, pivot tables and advanced excel formulas
• Able to solve complex problems by analyzing variables and finding appropriate solutions. Must be able to recognize anomalies and respond appropriately.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business
• Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience required
• Supervisory experience required
• GAAP 5 years preferred
• Public accounting 3 years preferred

Job Descriptions are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job; they are not intended to reflect all duties.

Yee-Haw Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What makes you the best qualified candidate for this position?

Experience:

• GAAP: 3 years (Preferred)
• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37917: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person