Controller, Java House Coffee

Java House Brands, LLC is a forward-focused coffee company that's continually investing in our people, processes, and products to ensure the success of our business. The high-profile position will be partnered with the managing director of Java House Brands and reports directly to the VP & Global Controller of Heartland Food Product Group. The position will be responsible for finance, treasury, and certain general ledger accounting for the Java House entities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitate and complete accurate and timely monthly accounting close procedures for Java House company legal entities. * Report and present financial information to stakeholders and corporate management on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget, as well as, KPI's in the restaurant/retail industry. * Manage direct reports over the finance, accounting and shared services for Java House entities * Maintain documents and support in accordance with Company policies. * Review and approve bi-weekly payroll prepared by the Java House Payroll Manager, including reconciliation of tips, expense reimbursements, and ensure compliance with quarterly and annual tax reporting. Additionally review 401k reporting requirements. * Review of daily cash reconciliations prepared by the stores to ensure compliance and cash management. * Assist with cash management and treasury functions for responsible entities, including approval and support of weekly payments, accounts payable and vendor management. * Prepare information utilized by the Corporate Tax Group for the sales tax and preparation of annual K-1's and income tax returns as required by the Finance Director of Tax. * Assist and support departmental management in the preparation of the Budget and forecast of income, balance sheet, and cash flows. * Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, ERP implementation, etc. * Prepare Capital Appropriation requests for fixed asset projects and new store openings, as necessary. * Review monthly account reconciliations prepared by the bookkeeper. * Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies to ensure compliance with rules and regulations for tax, audit and daily store procedures. * Other projects, as assigned QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance * Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP * CPA designation preferred * 5+ years of accounting/finance experience. * Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system is a plus. * Experiences with a POS system in a restaurant or retail environment preferred. * Highly detail oriented and organized in work * Ability to meet assigned deadlines * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, MUST be fluent in English. * Ability to act and operate independently and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

Created: 2026-04-02