Controller

Katz Coffee•Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

Katz Coffee is seeking a Controller to help lead our finance function, support our growing operations, and build the systems, processes, and insights needed to scale sustainably. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about coffee, people, and building strong financial foundations. As the leader of our small finance team, you’ll be a critical resource for our fast-growing company while doing a little bit of everything—from managing month-end close and maintaining balance sheet integrity to improving processes, supporting strategic decision making, and helping implement systems that allow the business to grow efficiently. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with team members across sales, operations, production, procurement, and leadership to support financial processes, improve visibility into performance, and solve problems before they become obstacles. This is an exciting time to join our team, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of the company. Growing exponentially since 2003, we’ve been honored to serve many of Texas’s highly acclaimed chefs, restaurants, and coffeehouse owners. Now shipping our liquid love all over the U.S., we specialize in small-batch, custom roasting, with a focus on sourcing the finest coffee beans from farmers around the world. Our ultimate goal is to achieve perfection in every cup—and in every financial report.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, and inventory or manufacturing environments preferred
Strong proficiency with Excel required
Resourceful, proactive thinker who identifies risks early and presents solutions—not just problems
Comfortable creating structure, improving workflows, and implementing systems in a growing organization
Collaborative mindset, ready to support a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no task is beneath anyone

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-track preferred
Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff preferred
Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Own the monthly financial close process and preparation of accurate, timely financial statements
Maintain integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and day-to-day accounting operations
Manage, mentor, and support accounting team members while helping build scalable processes and controls
Lead inventory accounting activities including reconciliations, valuation support, and cost tracking
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes
Analyze financial results and provide insights to improve profitability and operational performance
Prepare documentation and support external partners including banks, tax professionals, auditors, and insurance providers
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, process improvement, and systems implementation
Assist with ERP implementation, maintenance, and optimization as business needs evolve
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax requirements, and internal controls
Collaborate cross-functionally to support decision making and improve visibility into business performance