Controller, Java House

Heartland FPG•Carmel, IN

37d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
5+ years of accounting/finance experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
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.

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