Interim Controller (Ekos)

BrainWorks; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks is seeking an Interim Controller in Lafayette, Colorado, to lead the accounting team during growth and transition. This role involves managing general accounting functions such as month-end close and revenue accounting while overseeing a team of four accountants. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, have over 8 years of accounting experience, and demonstrate strong skills in GAAP and Excel. Join a collaborative team culture in the food & beverage industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a controls-based environment with a month-end close process of 10 days or less.
• Experience in retail/wholesale environment with inventory and point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team during a period of growth and transition.
• Manage month-end close and oversee balance sheet ownership.
• Ensure accuracy in monthly reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Ekos

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Duration: 3-6 Months (potential of extension and/or conversion)

We are actively working with an amazing company/brand in the food & beverage industry is looking to hire an Interim Controller to help lead the accounting team during a period of growth and transition. The Interim Controller will be responsible for a variety of general accounting functions including balance sheet ownership for month-end close and revenue accounting, as well as managing a team of four accountants. The ideal candidate has experience in a controls-based environment and in-depth GAAP experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional to join a growing company with a collaborative team culture.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in a controls-based environment with a month-end close process of 10 days or less
• Experience in a retail/wholesale environment with inventory and point-of-sale systems
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close, team leadership/management, and monthly reporting
• Experience with Ekos (craft beverage software)
• Intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables and Lookups

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public accounting experience
• CPA
• Experience with Inventory, Joint Venture or multi-entity accounting
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Experience in the manufacturing, food & beverage, and/or hospitality/restaurant industry