Interim Controller (Ekos)

BrainWorks; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks is partnering with a food and beverage company to hire an Interim Controller to lead the accounting team during a period of growth and transition.

The role oversees balance sheet ownership, month-end close within a tight 10-day window, revenue accounting, and a four-person accounting team, in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in accounting, GAAP expertise, and experience with Ekos or POS systems. This is a contract role with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 8+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a controls-based environment with month-end close in 10 days or less.
• Experience in a retail/wholesale environment with inventory and POS 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a accounting team of four accountants.
• Own balance sheet and month-end close responsibilities.
• Manage revenue accounting processes.
• Support growth and transition initiatives.
• Maintain a controls-based environment throughout processes.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP expertise

Month-end close

Controls-based environment

Excel pivot/lookup

Revenue accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Ekos

QuickBooks Online

Point-of-sale systems

Inventory management software

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