Controller, Java House Coffee

Java House Brands, LLC is a forward-focused coffee company that’s continually investing in our people, processes, and products to ensure the success of our business. The high-profile position will be partnered with the managing director of Java House Brands and reports directly to the VP & Global Controller of Heartland Food Product Group. The position will be responsible for finance, treasury, and certain general ledger accounting for the Java House entities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and complete accurate and timely monthly accounting close procedures for Java House company legal entities.
• Report and present financial information to stakeholders and corporate management on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget, as well as, KPI’s in the restaurant/retail industry.
• Manage direct reports over the finance, accounting and shared services for Java House entities
• Maintain documents and support in accordance with Company policies. 
• Review and approve bi-weekly payroll prepared by the Java House Payroll Manager, including reconciliation of tips, expense reimbursements, and ensure compliance with quarterly and annual tax reporting. Additionally review 401k reporting requirements.
• Review of daily cash reconciliations prepared by the stores to ensure compliance and cash management.
• Assist with cash management and treasury functions for responsible entities, including approval and support of weekly payments, accounts payable and vendor management. 
• Prepare information utilized by the Corporate Tax Group for the sales tax and preparation of annual K-1’s and income tax returns as required by the Finance Director of Tax.
• Assist and support departmental management in the preparation of the Budget and forecast of income, balance sheet, and cash flows.
• Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, ERP implementation, etc. 
• Prepare Capital Appropriation requests for fixed asset projects and new store openings, as necessary.
• Review monthly account reconciliations prepared by the bookkeeper.
• Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies to ensure compliance with rules and regulations for tax, audit and daily store procedures.
• Other projects, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
• CPA designation preferred
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system is a plus.
• Experiences with a POS system in a restaurant or retail environment preferred.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, MUST be fluent in English. 
• Ability to act and operate independently and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.