Sr. Brewery Controller (SAPB)

Boston Beer Co.; Breinigsville (PA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program and otherre

Professional development & training

Free beer!

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Job summary

The Boston Beer Company in Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Brewery Controller to lead the brewery finance function, ensuring accuracy of financial results, safeguarding assets, and delivering timely guidance to operational leadership.

This role manages end-to-end close, annual planning, cost-savings initiatives, capital expenditures, and GAAP compliance, partnering with brewery management and Corporate Finance while developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; leadership training preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of beer tax regulations (TTB) and PA state requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including leading finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end cost-savings project portfolio with cross-functional partners.
• Manage financial performance and GAAP-compliant reporting for plant ops.
• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes with accuracy.
• Lead annual planning and LE processes with Brewery Management.
• Provide financial guidance to improve operational efficiency.
• Evaluate capital expenditures with Brewery Management.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Senior Brewery Controller for our Pennsylvania Brewery. The Senior Brewery Controller is responsible for the overall integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the brewery’s financial results, as well as safeguarding brewery assets. As a key member of the Brewery Management Team, this role partners closely with brewery leadership to provide timely, comprehensive financial guidance and support operational decision-making. The Senior Brewery Controller is also responsible for leading and developing direct reports who oversee the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and inventory control activities for brewery operations. This position works closely with Corporate Finance to ensure alignment and standardization of financial processes and reporting across all BBC-owned breweries.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end cost-savings project portfolio, partnering with cross-functional leaders to prioritize initiatives, identify opportunities, track performance, manage risks, and deliver annual gross and net savings objectives.
• Own the financial performance and reporting for plant operations, ensuring accurate and timely results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Lead the annual planning and Latest Estimate (LE) processes in partnership with Brewery Management, developing accurate forecasts and proactively identifying financial risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Brewery Management to establish annual operating standards, production yields, and other key assumptions used for financial reporting and cost analysis.
• Serve as a strategic financial partner to Brewery Management, providing analysis, guidance, and recommendations to improve operational efficiency, mitigate financial risk, and support effective business decisions.
• Guide Brewery Management through the development and financial evaluation of capital expenditure requests.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and TTB reporting requirements, including requirements related to physical inventory counts and product destruction.
• Support internal and external audits and respond to ad hoc financial reporting and analysis requests.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of finance processes, reporting, analysis, policies, and procedures across internal breweries in partnership with the Finance Director and brewery Controllers.
• Support the successful deployment and adoption of Supply Chain finance processes and systems across internal breweries as part of broader Supply Chain transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance peers, Controllers, and cross-functional business partners to promote transparency, consistent financial practices, and effective financial management across brewery operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports through ongoing feedback, development opportunities, career growth support, and succession planning to strengthen organizational capability and leadership continuity.

What Ingredients You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; additional leadership or supervisory training preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational finance.
• Working knowledge of beer tax regulations, including TTB and Pennsylvania state requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• SAP experience required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including experience leading and developing finance professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or additional education in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing and developing a team of finance professionals.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing or plant leadership to support operational and financial decision-making.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, development, and retention of an engaged, high-performing team.
• Establish clear expectations and priorities while empowering team members and holding them accountable for achieving individual and team goals.
• Foster a collaborative, results-oriented environment by addressing challenges, removing roadblocks, resolving conflicts, and driving effective change.
• Provide regular, meaningful feedback through coaching, development conversations, and comprehensive performance reviews focused on continuous learning and growth.
• Support the professional development of direct reports by identifying opportunities to build capabilities, strengthen performance, and prepare team members for increased responsibility.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to periodically lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at a computer or tablet for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, and reach as required.
• Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work is performed in both standard office and brewery/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work safely in a complex operational environment requiring a high level of situational awareness.
• Occasional travel may be required based on business and position needs.

Level: 4M

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $138,000 - $217,000. However, it’s important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance.

Some Perks

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!
• Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

The Boston Beer Company may use AI-enabled tools to assist with identifying qualified candidates and streamline recruiting operations. These tools help us improve efficiency and consistency. All hiring decisions are made thoughtfully by recruiters and hiring teams. We regularly evaluate our processes to promote fairness, reduce bias, and comply with applicable laws.

To ensure the integrity of the evaluation, please refrain from using AI-generated enhancements during your phone and virtual interviews. If we discover that you have used such enhancements without authorization or prior disclosure, you may be disqualified from the hiring process. External AI tools may not be used to transcribe or record the interview at any time. This ensures your privacy, and Boston Beer's confidential information are protected.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [e-mail] for assistance.