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Controller/Accounting Manager

Swisher · Miami, FL · 6 days ago
AccountingFull-time

About the role

We are partnering with Drew Estate to hire a Controller/Accounting Manager for J.Sann & Son, a new cigar brand based in Miami, FL. The role involves overseeing accounting and financial operations across three entities, including small-batch manufacturing, a cigar bar, and a retail operation.

Responsibilities

  • Own all accounting and financial operations across three consolidated entities, including general ledger, payroll accounting oversight, intercompany activity, and financial controls.

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and produce accurate, timely consolidated financial statements.

  • Own and manage consolidated cash flow across all three operations, including liquidity planning, funding coordination, cash and credit collections, chargebacks, and timely bank and payment processor reconciliations.

  • Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies, processes, and internal controls appropriate for a growing, multi-entity business.

  • Lead system implementations, integrations, and automation efforts across accounting, payroll, and reporting.

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis, including entity-level and consolidated views.

  • Drive and support ad hoc financial analyses, strategic initiatives, and special projects as requested by ownership or senior leadership.

Manufacturing

  • Own all manufacturing accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold for cigar production.

  • Oversee inventory transfers/sales between warehouses and related parties.

  • Manage federal and state excise tax calculations, accruals, and payments, including timing differences related to bonded vs tax-paid inventory.

Hospitality

  • Oversee revenue recognition, daily sales close, and POS-to-GL reconciliation, ensuring completeness and accuracy of reported sales.

  • Manage labor cost accounting, including hourly payroll, tips, tip pooling, and related payroll tax implications.

  • Monitor and analyze food, beverage, and cigar margins, including purchase price variance, waste, comps, and shrink.

E-Commerce

  • Support integration and ongoing maintenance between e-commerce platforms, fulfillment systems, and the general ledger.

  • Ensure accurate accounting for returns, allowances, and reserves, including consistent policies and documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 5+ years’ related experience.

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and multi-entity accounting.

  • Experience managing close processes and consolidated financial reporting.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity.

  • Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting environments.

  • Comfort operating in a hands-on, fast-moving, small-company environment.

  • Knowledge of inventory management and accounting software.

  • Knowledge of POS systems (Toast) and their integrations to accounting software.

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