Assistant Controller - Lead Close & Finance Transformation

Octopi Brewing, Co; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Free beer after shift

Job summary

ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and compliance. You will help ensure the financial close is accurate and on time, strengthen processes, and lead the accounting team.

This full-time role offers ownership over monthly and annual closes, development opportunities, and a seat at high-impact transformation projects as we grow in Madison, Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and month-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Nice to have supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Help prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports that inform business decisions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to meet regulatory, audit, and governance standards.
• Oversee general accounting activities — general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet reviews.
• Lead, develop, and support accounting team members through work review, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Partner on high-impact transformation projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and compliance. You will help ensure the financial close is accurate and on time, strengthen processes, and lead the accounting team.

This full-time role offers ownership over monthly and annual closes, development opportunities, and a seat at high-impact transformation projects as we grow in Madison, Wisconsin.