Controller

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY:  $104,800 - $124,500, bonus eligible

SHIFT: Hybrid, Monday - Friday

LOCATION: Golden Road - LA Brewpub & Brewery

COMPANY:  
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources, and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY:  The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Golden Road’s Brewery and Pub locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in accordance with company standards and GAAP compliance.  The position involves the execution and management of day-to-day accounting transactions and the financial planning & analysis of the brand.  Additionally, this position leads and mentors a team of 3 accounting support employees.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The accounting execution and management responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Establish and manage policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. 

• Accountable for the of the month-end close process.

• Account reconciliation of bank, cash till, intercompany, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Inventory management, true-ups, and adjustments.

• Expense report oversight, accruals, and management.

• Accounts payable processing, approval hierarchy and vendor set up.

• Continuous cross-functional interaction to ensure compliance to policies and procedures.

• Coordinates the input and output of the accounting systems including all required reports.

• Point of contact for inquiries on the financial reporting systems and applications.

• Ensure all financial statements are adhering to International Financial Standards Reporting for craft operations. 

• Liaison with centralized Business Services Center in support of accounting transactions.

The finance planning and analysis responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Review financial results and summarize and present on business performance.

• Construct and collaborate on fiscal year bottoms-up budgets & monthly LE (latest estimates).

• Identify key business metrics, prepare ad hoc reports and advice on business solutions.

• Troubleshoot spends, track verses budgets and communicate variance gaps to stakeholders.

• Cross functional financial support for VP, Pubs, Commercial, Supply and People team.

• Identify, report, mitigate and optimize on risks or opportunities the business faces.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred), finance, business or related field.

•  CPA preferred but not required.

• 3+ years of accounting and analytical experience providing actionable information to senior management.

• Must be knowledgeable in the functionality of ERP (SAP/Obeer) systems and other financial (Toast, Shopify, Docstar) applications and integrations.

• Knowledge of FASB standards.

• Maintain solid knowledge of accounting laws and regulations on a federal, state, and local

• Ability to provide accurate and timely financial reporting around the month-end close.

• Must be able to multi-task, delegate and operate in fast pace and changing environments.

• Good organizational, analytical, collaborative, and problem-solving skill sets.

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

• Action oriented, self-starter driven to achieve results and exceed expectations.

• Ability to navigate through complex environment and simplify workflow and explanations.

• Critical thinker with the ability to understand the implications of decisions on the operation.

• Proven background in Microsoft Office.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:   At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 

• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 

• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners