Controller/Accounting Manager
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.