Junior Controller

The Lucas Bols Company; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cocktail and spirits company is seeking a Junior Controller in White Plains, NY. This role involves hands-on operational support to the Senior Finance Manager, focusing on financial administration, month-end closings, and audit preparations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in accounting or finance, along with 2-5 years of bookkeeping experience. Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established organization in the cocktail market.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant working experience in a similar bookkeeping role.
• Experience in an international and multi-entity environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments in cooperation with accounting firm.
• Monitor debtors’ aging and take action on overdue amounts.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and audit file.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

At The Lucas Bols Company, we are looking for a Junior Controller to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide hands‑on operational support to the Senior Finance Manager. Your work comprises day‑to‑day financial administration, monthly closing process and year‑end audit preparations.

The Lucas Bols Company is a leading global player in the cocktail and spirits market, recognised as one of the oldest Dutch companies still in operation (this year marks the Company’s 450th anniversary). The Company's mission is to create great cocktail experiences around the globe.

Given the magnitude and importance of the US cocktail market, the Company set up a wholly‑owned subsidiary (Lucas Bols USA, Inc.) in New York that takes care of marketing, sales, compliance, supply chain operations and finance for the US market. Lucas Bols USA, Inc. distributes in all states and works with renowned distributors such as RNDC and BBG.

Role and responsibilities

We serve the US market with a small team. You will be part of the US Finance team with short lines to the Group Finance team in Amsterdam. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, tech savvy, has strong attention to detail, and proficiency in bookkeeping and reconciliation processes.

Day‑to‑day

• Process supplier invoices in close cooperation with our accounting firm in the US and the LB team in Amsterdam
• Process supplier payments
• Process bank statements
• Process credit card expenses and ensure timely submission of expense reports
• Monitor debtors’ aging and action on (potential) overdue amounts

Month‑end

• Close the month in close cooperation with our accounting firm and review their accounting package
• Process sales transactions
• Process bank transactions
• Book month‑end journals
• Prepare monthly reconciliations (i.e. balance sheet accounts)

Year‑end

• Preparation of the audit file

Required skills & experience

• A degree in accounting, finance or related field;
• 2-5 years of relevant working experience in a similar bookkeeping role;
• Excellent skills in Excel;
• Strong analytical and communication skills; and
• Experience in an international and multi‑entity environment is a plus.

About us

The Lucas Bols Company is a leading global cocktail and spirits player in the worldwide cocktail market and one of the oldest Dutch companies still active. Our mission is to create great cocktail experiences around the globe. The Lucas Bols Company is active in over 110 countries worldwide with a portfolio of more than 30 premium and super‑premium brands.

Additionally, The Lucas Bols Company is the largest player in the genever segment, and successful with brands such as Passoã, the leading passion fruit liqueur, and the ultra‑premium Tequila Partida brand. As part of the Company’s mission to create exceptional cocktail experiences around the globe, it is an early player in no‑ & lower‑alcohol cocktail segment, through its brand Fluère.

With 450 years of expertise in distilling and blending spirits and cocktails, combined with the creative spirit of Amsterdam, the Company truly exemplifies the title ‘Masters of Taste’. Through experiences such as the Bols Cocktail Experience, the Bols Cocktail Academy, the Lucas Bols Distillery and Wynand Fockink, the Company offers inspiration and education to both bartenders and consumers, sparking a passion for cocktails in thousands of new enthusiasts every year.