Controller

Controller

BEAM Minerals is a fast-growing provider of plant-based, full-spectrum mineral supplements. Our mission is to bring simple and effective mineral replenishment to both humans and pets.

We strive to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, feel valued, and are recognized for their contributions. Work-life balance and sustainability are not afterthoughts; they are core principles that guide our decisions and daily operations.

We are in the process of building a highly effective and scalable operational platform to support the national and international growth of our business.

This is where you come in.

We are expanding our leadership team and are seeking a Controller to support our operational and financial platform growth. This role reports directly to the President and fractional CFO and offers a broad range of responsibilities, with primary leadership oversight in financial operations.

As the Controller, you will play a key role in building and integrating our financial systems, leverage QuickBooks Enterprise as the central platform for sales tracking, inventory management, expense control, budgeting, and forecasting across two entities.

About you.

You are a strong match for this role if you have:

• An advanced degree in Accounting.
• At least 4 years of experience as a Controller, ideally within a manufacturing environment with inventory management responsibilities.
• A solid understanding of GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Enterprise.
• The ability and willingness to work across multiple levels of responsibility as the organization grows.

To thrive in our environment, you enjoy tackling challenges, are well-organized, and are comfortable wearing multiple hats. You are a natural leader who empowers teams, a systems thinker who is highly comfortable with technology, and someone who enjoys developing and managing process improvements. You approach challenges as opportunities for improvement and value collaboration, curiosity, and innovation.

Our Culture

We value authenticity and personal accountability. We foster a safe environment where individuals can speak up, share ideas, and work collaboratively to solve problems. We look for individuals who want to be part of a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented team.

We are building something exceptional. If you enjoy thinking creatively, challenging assumptions, and helping create new systems and approaches, not just managing existing ones, you will find this role fulfilling.

Location

Ideally, you are in or near Colorado’s Grand Valley. However, we are open to considering a remote arrangement for the right candidate. Regular travel to Grand Junction will be required.

As a health and wellness company, we’d welcome someone who shares our interest in personal well-being and aligned lifestyle values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations Leadership

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial systems, including policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for review with ownership.
• Ensure all financial records are compliant, audit-ready, and securely maintained.
• Manage accounts payable and execute vendor payments through Tipalti.
• Coordinate with outsourced bookkeeping partners to ensure timely and accurate books.
• Work with external accounting firm on tax preparation and filings.
• Administer payroll using Justworks.
• Oversee sales tax compliance through AccurateTax
• Partner with senior leadership and the Board to support financial planning and strategic decision-making.

2. Project & Process Development

• Finalize QuickBooks Enterprise (QBE) migration including chart of accounts review.
• Develop and implement an integrated QBE inventory management system.
• Create and document new QBE financial workflows and SOPs.
• Build advanced company budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Support creation and refinement of purchasing SOPs.

3. Corporate Compliance & Administration

• Ensure all corporate entities remain in good standing with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and file annual corporate reports.
• Assist in managing corporate insurance policies and renewals.

4. Regulatory & Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate tax filing and payment.
• Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews or mock audits, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards, and tax requirements.
• Proven ability to design and implement efficient workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modeling and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective project planning and project management abilities.
• Able to work collaboratively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or participating in leadership or personal development programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA required;
• Master’s degree in Finance or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of financial operations leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3 years developing and managing budgets and forecasts.
• Experience managing a team of 2–3 or more employees.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Enterprise, particularly with inventory system implementation.
• Direct experience developing or managing manufacturing inventory systems.
• Experience working with online retail and e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon).
• Broad understanding of regulatory compliance in a growth-stage environment.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year