Controller

Java City

Sacramento, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Budgeting, Capital Allocation, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Decision Support, Dental Insurance, Distribution Services, Due Diligence, Expense Tracking, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Liability, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Gross Margin, Health Insurance, Insurance, Inventory Management, Java, Leadership, Liquidity, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Payroll Management, Product Pricing, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Statements, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Submissions, Retail, Risk Management, Sales Tax, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Operations, Tax Regulations, Treasury, Use Tax, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

SUMMARY:
Java City Coffee Roasters is seeking a high-impact, strategic, and hands-on Controller (CPA) to lead, architect, and scale all financial and accounting operations across a growing multi-channel coffee business.


This role is far beyond traditional accounting – this is a financial leadership position responsible for building infrastructure, driving profitability, ensuring compliance, and supporting executive decision-making across manufacturing, distribution, retail, and emerging growth channels.


The Controller will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, owning financial integrity while proactively identifying opportunities to improve margins, optimize operations, and support expansion.


This position will have direct accounting reports and will build and lead the accounting function as the company scales.


Executive Impact:


This role will directly influence:
·       Profitability and cost structure across all product lines
·       Financial visibility and decision-making at the executive level
·       Operational efficiency in production, inventory, and distribution
·       Scalability for multi-entity growth, acquisitions, and new markets
 
Core Responsibilities:
·       Partner with the CEO on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and capital allocation
·       Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, budgets, and long-range financial model analysis
·       Analyze and optimize gross margins, COGS, pricing strategies, and contribution margins
·       Support M&A evaluation, due diligence, and integration


Accounting Operations:
Lead and oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including:


·       General Ledger (GL)
·       Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
·       Payroll coordination
·       Fixed assets
·       Accruals and reserves
·       Own and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with precision and timeliness. Ensure accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)


Cost Accounting & Inventory Management:


Develop and manage robust cost accounting systems for:
·       Coffee roasting and production
·       Packaging and materials
·       Labor allocation
·       Analyze standard vs. actual costs
·       Waste, shrinkage, and yield
·       Inventory turnover and obsolesce
·       Partner with operations to improve supply chain cost structure, sourcing, and efficiency
 


Compliance, Audit & Risk Management:


Ensure full compliance with:
·       GAAP
·       Federal, California, and local tax regulations
·       Sales & use tax 
·       Lead all external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
·       Maintain policies for financial governance, risk mitigation, and fraud prevention
·       Oversee insurance, liability coverage, and financial risk exposure
 
Cash Flow, Treasury & Banking:


Own and manage:


·       Cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
·       Working capital optimization
·       Monitor capital expenditures 


Qualifications:


·       Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) License
·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
·       8-12 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
·       Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
·       Expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls
·       Experience managing full-cycle accounting operations


Compensation & Benefits:


·       Competitive salary 
·       Health, dental, vision benefits
·       PTO and holidays
 

About the Company

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Java City