Job Description

Description

Objective

The Senior Director, Controller creates direction of and oversees the accounting operations of the Company including driving accounting initiatives, team development, establishing the Company’s accounting and finance infrastructure, analysis of financial performance, and oversight of all accounting operations and processes.

Essential Responsibilities • 

• Provide strategic oversight on accounting operations and financial systems 
• Oversee the monthly close process to generate timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financials in accordance with U.S. GAAP including review of reconciliations and journal entries as needed 
• Develop and lead financial reporting for the Company, including financial fluctuation and result drivers 
• Oversee the treasury function through development and review of cash flow projections and strategies to improve company liquidity  
• Oversee and provide guidance on day-to-day Accounting Operations (accounts payable / receivable) 
•  Develop and maintain processes for ongoing financial monitoring and process improvement outside of the monthly close process  
• Establish, implement, and monitor accounting policies, practices, and systems to create and maintain a strong, SOX-compliant internal control environment 
• Research complex technical accounting issues encountered by the Company as they arise • 
• Partner with the VP Finance & Accounting and the Parent Company to determine accounting implications and implementation for all material business decisions and new accounting standards 
• Create and foster a growth and improvement mindset by managing, coaching, and developing direct reports as well as mentoring and monitoring development goals for the entire accounting department 
• Work closely with the Parent Company’s Finance Team to satisfy internal and external financial reporting requests, including schedules for SEC Filings and requests from external auditors 
• Analyze and review financial data against comparative and budgeted periods as well as the year-end financial statements 
• Participate in strategic initiatives that optimize and enhance the operations of the accounting and other departments including identifying and implementing new opportunities for process and productivity improvements 
• Partner with Finance and other business units for internal reporting, budgets, forecasts, and special projections 

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience, manufacturing industry experience preferred
• 5+ years in managing people, prior experience as a Controller for a mid- to large-sized company preferred
• Audit experience and/or CPA License highly preferred
• Prior experience with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulatory requirements a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, required
• Ability to problem-solve, self-start, and work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Continuous-improvement mindset
• Discretion, as this role has visibility into sensitive financial information and strategic objectives
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and perform tasks efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of SAP Business One/Orchestrated Beer and SAP a plus

Physical & Mental Requirements

Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, in at times extreme environments, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations. Required to frequently lift and move 10 - 25 pounds. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls.

Position Snap Shot

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Exempt

Pay Type: Salary

Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Supervisor: Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Manages Others: Yes

Minimum Education: BA/BS in Accounting required

Minimum Certification: CPA Preferred

Minimum Experience: 10 Years progressive accounting experience, 5 years in management

Age Requirement: 18 Years and Older

Required Travel: up to 20% 

Driving Requirements: N/A

Tools & Equipment Used: Standard Office Equipment

Diversity Statement:

Monster Brewing Company values a diverse and inclusive workplace and believes that a career in craft beer should be accessible to all people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to individuals of every race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as a result of evolving business needs.