Controller- Gravity Coffee

Pacific, Washington | Full-Time | In-Person | Relocation Assistance Available Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000 per year Gravity Coffee is looking for a hands-on, systems-minded Controller who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a modern approach to technology, automation, reporting, and data. This is an on-site leadership role for someone who wants to build, improve, and help scale the financial infrastructure of a growing multi-location beverage company. About GravityGravity Coffee is a rapidly growing specialty beverage company founded in Washington. Our business spans drive-thru retail locations, coffee roasting, distribution, warehousing, purchasing, manufacturing, delivery, and consumer beverage products. As Gravity continues to grow, we are looking for an exceptional Controller to strengthen the financial foundation behind that growth.This is not a traditional back-office accounting role. We want a financial leader who understands the business, improves the systems behind it, produces useful and timely reporting, strengthens controls, and helps leadership make better decisions. The OpportunityThe Controller will take ownership of key accounting and financial reporting functions and work closely with senior leadership across the organization. Gravity operates in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly dynamic environment. The right candidate will be comfortable managing complexity, creating structure, solving problems independently, and continually improving the way work gets done.We are particularly interested in someone who is digitally fluent and systems-oriented. You should see technology, automation, data analytics, integrations, and responsible use of emerging AI tools as opportunities to make accounting faster, more accurate, more scalable, and more useful to the business.This position is 100% in person at our corporate office in Pacific, Washington. It is not a remote or hybrid role. For an exceptional candidate outside the area, relocation assistance is available. What You Will OwnLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.Prepare and oversee financial statements, management reports, and location-level performance reporting.Maintain the integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities, locations, and operating functions.Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other core accounting functions.Develop, document, and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.Oversee inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, purchasing-related accounting, and related reconciliations.Work closely with retail operations, purchasing, warehouse, distribution, roasting, and manufacturing teams.Provide leadership with clear visibility into cash requirements, financial performance, and material variances.Improve budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.Analyze financial performance, identify trends, investigate anomalies, and bring forward practical recommendations.Coordinate with outside CPAs, tax professionals, lenders, insurance providers, and other financial partners.Support tax preparation, audits, financing activities, due diligence, acquisitions, new-location openings, and integration of acquired businesses.Build scalable accounting processes that can support continued company growth.Identify accounting or operational weaknesses early and bring solutions to management - not just report the problem. Technology & Process ImprovementWe believe a modern accounting department should do more than process transactions. The Controller will be expected to continually evaluate how Gravity can use technology, automation, and better data to improve the accounting function.Improve integrations between accounting, banking, inventory, POS, reporting, and operating systems.Reduce repetitive manual work and unnecessary spreadsheet dependency.Automate recurring reconciliations and reporting wherever practical.Develop better dashboards and management reporting.Use data-analysis tools to identify issues, opportunities, and trends.Explore responsible uses of AI and emerging technology within accounting and finance.Create processes that are documented, repeatable, scalable, and easy for the organization to use.You do not need to know every system we use on day one. You do need to be someone who learns technology quickly and naturally looks for a better way to do things. Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.Minimum of [5-7+] years of progressive accounting experience.Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable senior accounting professional.Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, cash accounting, accruals, and financial controls.Advanced Excel skills and a high level of overall technology aptitude.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments.Ability to explain financial information clearly to both accounting and non-accounting professionals. Preferred QualificationsCPA or CMA designation.Experience in a multi-location organization.Retail, restaurant, consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, or hospitality accounting experience.Inventory and COGS accounting experience.Experience managing multiple legal entities and intercompany transactions.Experience with ERP, inventory, POS, business-intelligence, or financial-reporting systems.Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and internal controls.Experience with acquisitions, due diligence, or post-acquisition integration.Experience working in a rapidly growing privately held company.Who Will Be Successful HereDriven. You take ownership and do not need to be continually directed.Curious. When a number does not make sense, you want to understand why.Analytical. You can move comfortably between the detail of a reconciliation and the larger financial picture.Systems-minded. You naturally think about how processes can be improved, automated, or simplified.Business-oriented. You understand that accounting should help protect the company and improve decision-making.Adaptable. You are comfortable in a company that is growing and evolving.Hands-on. You are willing to get into the details when necessary rather than simply delegating them.Collaborative. You work effectively with executives, accounting staff, operations, purchasing, warehouse teams, and outside professionals.Decisive. You are comfortable identifying an issue, developing a recommendation, and moving it toward resolution.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $135,000 - $165,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.Performance-based bonus opportunities exist. Medical insurance.Dental insurance.Vision insurance.Paid time off.Paid parental leave, if applicable. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.Company-provided technology as appropriate for the position.Work Location & ScheduleFull-time.Monday through Friday, with additional availability as business needs require.Work location: In person at Gravity Coffee corporate office in Pacific, Washington.Remote and hybrid work are not available for this position.Relocation assistance may be provided to a highly qualified candidate. Equal OpportunityGravity Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal, Washington State, and local employment laws.