Controller

Iowa Society of CPAs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Simple IRA matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Red Boot Beverage is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance on-site. You will lead payroll, tax accounting, and treasury tasks, while managing staff and coordinating with auditors and regulators.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in a controller role, preferably in manufacturing, plus strong GAAP knowledge, analytical skills, and leadership ability. This is a full-time, on-site position with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• Seven+ years of controller experience, manufacturing preference, and two years leading staff.
• Strong communication skills to build internal and external relationships.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting standards.
• Analytical ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation and account analysis.
• Detail-oriented with strong reporting accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team to meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs accounting operations including general ledger, revenue recognition, payroll, cash management, and tax accounting.
• Consolidates financial data for accurate statements and reports.
• Recruits, orients, and trains staff; coaches existing employees.
• Oversees accounting department controls, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts regular account reconciliations and resolves discrepancies.
• Manages cash flow, banking relationships, liquidity forecasting and treasury activities.
• Oversees tax filing and payments to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Coordinates audits with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulators.
• Manages employee experience including onboarding, benefits, and records.
• Coordinates with external auditors and outsourced functions.
• Ensures timely compliance reporting to FDA, TTB, HR, tax authorities, etc.
• Assesses operations and implements process improvements.
• Evaluates accounting software and databases as needed.
• Prepares special reports on information and trends for decision making.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial and HR information.
• Participates in special projects like budgeting, forecasting, and year-end closeout.

Skills

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

HRIS

Job description

Controller On-site | Full-Time | U.S. Work Authorization Required

Position Summary

The Controller is accountable for the accounting operations including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting and human resource records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and/or performs all accounting operational functions including general ledger, revenue recognition, cash receipts and disbursements, payroll, cash management, and tax accounting.
• Manages the timely accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results in financial statements and reports.
• Maintains accounting and administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training new employees and coaching and counseling existing employees.
• Oversees the operations of the accounting department, including maintaining a system of controls over accounting transactions, policies and procedures, and evaluating accounting and internal control systems.
• Conducts regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Manages company cash flow, banking relationships, daily cash positioning, liquidity forecasting, and treasury activities to ensure adequate operating capital.
• Oversees the preparation, filing, and payment of all federal, state, and local taxes, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Administers and ensures timely and accurate reporting, filing, and payment of all excise taxes, including compliance with TTB requirements and other industry‑specific regulatory obligations.
• Coordinates tax audits, inquiries, and examinations with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manages aspects of the employee experience including recruiting activities, new hire/onboarding paperwork, benefits enrollment and administration, employee files, and workers’ compensation claims/reporting.
• Coordinates activities of external auditors and outsourced functions.
• Ensures all compliance reports are submitted timely and accurately (FDA, TTB, HR, tax authorities, and other regulatory agencies as applicable).
• Assesses current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting databases, as needed.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends vital to the decision‑making process.
• Protects operations by keeping financial and human resource information and plans confidential.
• Assists with special projects such as reporting, research, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and year‑end closeout activities.
• Meets all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements; participates in food safety meetings as required.
• Cultivates and promotes a strong safety culture and follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identifies and communicates workplace hazards and corrects or seeks assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; participates in safety meetings as required.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field (or combination of education and related experience).
• Seven (7) plus years of related controller experience preferably in a manufacturing environment and two (2) years leading staff.
• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of fostering strong internal and external relationships.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and technical accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation and account analysis
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment to attain personal, team and company goals.
• Well‑organized and skilled in time management, prioritization, scheduling, and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to utilize various software packages including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office applications, QuickBooks, human resource information systems (HRIS), procurement and other systems.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or master’s degree preferred.

Work Expectations

• This is a regular, full‑time position with daily office hours onsite.
• The ability to be available for work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• This position requires long periods sitting/working at a computer, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• The employee should be able to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Red Boot Beverage

At Red Boot Beverage, you’ll be part of a growing company where your expertise directly influences business success. We offer the opportunity to lead critical financial and operational functions, collaborate with a dedicated team, and help shape the future of a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you’re looking for a role with broad impact, leadership responsibility, and the ability to drive meaningful improvements, Red Boot Beverage is the place to grow your career.

Benefits

• Simple IRA
• Simple IRA matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Note: We are not accepting third‑party solicitations from recruiting firms.