Controller

About the Role:

As Controller, you’ll be responsible for all of Avaline’s accounting and compliance operations, including building out, managing, and inspiring a world-class team. You will be responsible for establishing and enforcing policies, procedures & controls. You’ll create and validate a system of controls to mitigate risks, enhance the accuracy of reporting our financial results, and ensure that our accounting procedures and reporting methods conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a personable cross-functional collaborator who is excited to bring Avaline’s growth to the next level.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee Avaline’s monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure financial statements are produced accurately, timely, and in accordance with GAAP
• Build a team of high-performing accounting and compliance professionals; lead, support, and develop that team while driving efficiency & automation
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure all new accounting standards are adopted as necessary
• Research technical accounting issues, and drive updates related to new GAAP guidelines
• Oversee and manage all tax and alcohol beverage compliance including sales, excise, and corporate income tax filings; and state and federal licensing; and regulatory compliance requirements for our direct to consumer and wholesale businesses
• Work with consulting ERP team on finalizing the successful implementation of new ERP system and complete first financial close in system
• Develop and own relationships with outside partners, including auditors, tax advisors, bankers, ERP consultants, and compliance consultants
• Provide support for the annual budgeting and planning process
• Partner with the Strategic Finance team to produce and deliver monthly and quarterly reporting for the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and Investors
• Identify and create infrastructure, policies, and controls to support Avaline as we scale

What you’ll bring:

• 10+ years of accounting experience in both public accounting and private company settings, with experience building and scaling a department
• CPA and/or equivalent
• Strong experience implementing, using, and evolving an ERP system, preferably NetSuite
• Proven experience building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a high performing professional accounting team
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional tax, internal controls, and complex regulatory and compliance requirements
• Excellent knowledge in assessing, developing, and implementing internal controls
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, alcohol beverage preferred
• Experience working for a high growth, early-stage company