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Controller

Pronghorn
Zebulon, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 2/9/2026

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About Pronghorn


Overview

At Pronghorn, we’re not just hiring — we’re building a movement. Rooted in culture, innovation, and equity, we exist to create real pathways to success across the Spirits industry and beyond.


Whether you're behind the scenes or at the forefront of the brand, working at Pronghorn means stepping into purpose. We believe in bold ideas, relentless execution, and creating space for people to show up fully as themselves — and win.


Pronghorn Partner Collaboration (HQ)

At Pronghorn, we don’t just create opportunities — we build pathways through powerful partnerships. We proudly collaborate with some of the biggest and most respected names in the Spirits industry to connect bold talent with bold brands.


Whether you’re supporting internal growth or contributing to a partner initiative, you’ll gain real-world exposure, strategic access, and unmatched insight into an industry that’s being reshaped in real time. Every role has the potential to intersect with our partner network — driving visibility, impact, and results that go far beyond the job description.


Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, senior level accountant to ensure financial statements accurately reflect business performance and are compliant with GAAP standards for our partner and its affiliates. In addition, the ideal candidate is a well-rounded leader with strong communication and influencing skills that maintains a company first focus and is also passionate about developing people and company culture. As a steward of the company’s assets, you will make it your mission to streamline and enforce our accounting processes throughout the company.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements across the organization and affiliates as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts
  • Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
  • Review/develop and enforce internal controls to minimize risk and maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
  • Help develop, manage, and support short and long-term operational strategies
  • Coach, develop and manage the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity while fostering a collaborative open culture
  • Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation
  • Lead the Tax and Financial Review processes with local CPA firm
  • Produce timely monthly financials (P&L, BS, CF)


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
  • 10 years proven accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility • CPA Certification
  • Proven skills in change management to support rapid company growth
  • Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
  • Strong understanding of economic and banking processes
  • High proficiency in Excel, ad-hoc analysis
  • Aptitude to learn and leverage ERP systems to drive efficiency
  • Experience interpreting and understanding the financial impacts of contracts and agreements


Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
  • Consumer products experience, with alcoholic beverage experience a plus
  • Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
  • Exemplary history of financial project management
  • Familiarity with Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV’s) is a plus
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting


Why Choose Us

At Pronghorn, we don’t offer jobs — we offer impact. Every seat here is a chance to build, influence, and disrupt industries that weren’t designed with everyone in mind. We are culture shapers, talent developers, and brand builders who believe in doing meaningful work that leaves a legacy.

When you join the Pronghorn network, you’re stepping into a community of leaders, creators, and doers committed to excellence and equity. Here, your voice matters. Your ideas move. And your work shows up in real ways across companies, communities, and culture.

We move fast. We lead boldly. And we invest in our people every step of the way.


Salary

$120,000 - $140,000/yr, depending on experience, bonus (based on individual and company performance)


Work Authorization

Due to the nature of these positions, we are unable to provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or in the future.


Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Pronghorn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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