Journeyman Distillery
Director of Accounting and Finance
Journeyman Distillery, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385
Job Description
Job Description At Journeyman Distillery, we're not just crafting award-winning spiritswere building something deeper: a culture rooted in authenticity, grit, and passion. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a strategic financial leader whos as meticulous with numbers as we are with our distillation process. If you're a forward-thinking, hands-on Director of Accounting & Finance ready to shape the financial future of a bold and fiercely independent brand, we'd love to talk!
*Experience with Restaurant365 Accounting and Payroll strongly preferred*
All Journeyman team members must uphold and embody Journeymans Core Values.
CORE VALUES:
GRIT MAKES GREAT We believe that no challenge is too big and we take pride in hard work. Grit is our foundation - perseverance through adversity, strength in difficulty, and a relentless drive to succeed. Challenges are opportunities in disguise and we welcome them with determination and resolve. Nothing great happens by taking the easy route. ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN, NEVER A MASTER 'Good enough' isn't in our vocabulary. We are committed to constant improvement and the pursuit of excellence in distilling, brewing, and hospitality. Mastery is a moving target - and we embrace the grind, knowing the journey itself is what pushes us forward. 1st CUSTOMER Exceptional service defines us - through every touchpoint, every day (362 a year), until the last second and beyond (59:59+). This mindset extends to how we treat vendors, partners, and each other. 1st Customer is our culture - and our legacy As storytellers and champions of Journeyman, we embody the values we stand for, through every interaction.
We believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.
Heres a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman team member: Outstanding Growth Opportunity! Paid Time Off 401(k) with Employer Match Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Insurance Options Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+) Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!) 25% Employee Discount Monthly Welcome Tour with Owner/Founder, Bill Welter Annual Employee Putting Competition Annual Employee Party YOUR PURPOSE:
Oversee and ensure the success of the Accounting and Finance functions.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY Direct and manage the team to achieve outcomes. Conduct the Journeyman Distillery Employee Ecosystem as per the process with every direct report. Manage the resourcing of roles within the department, with a focus on cultural fit. Coach team members to effectively complete tasks, communicate effectively with other stakeholders and grow their skills. Oversee Performance Management of direct reports including terminations ensuring positive and respectful relationships are maintained. REPORTING & ANALYSIS Produce all required, periodic financial statements. Analyze all financial statements, identifying margins, efficiencies, ROI, spending rates, turns, ROA, ROE, ROCI, days outstanding AR and AP, etc. Approve and finalize balance sheet and income statement for periodic closing of the books. Oversee all internal reporting efforts. Business Intelligence and Sales analysis. CASH FORECASTING Collaborate with key leadership and department heads to produce annual sales forecasts. Collaborate with key leadership and department heads to produce annual expense forecasts. Lead quarterly review of sales and expense forecasts.
YOUR ATTRIBUTES: Excellent technical acumen and data presentation skills Confidence in communicating gaps and areas for improvement Well-informed perspective on the business at-large Ability to build and manage a well-functioning team Awareness of industry trends, laws, standards, and technology Highly organized with an eye to detail and meeting deadlines Ability to identify and mitigate risk Decisive with the ability to make tough decisions YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation strongly preferred; MBA or Master's in Accounting/Finance is a plus. Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance. At least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably overseeing a team. Proven experience in multi-entity or diversified revenue environments (e.g., manufacturing, hospitality, retail, or service-based revenue streams). Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, Quickbooks Enterprise) and financial dashboards or BI tools.
Job Description At Journeyman Distillery, we're not just crafting award-winning spiritswere building something deeper: a culture rooted in authenticity, grit, and passion. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a strategic financial leader whos as meticulous with numbers as we are with our distillation process. If you're a forward-thinking, hands-on Director of Accounting & Finance ready to shape the financial future of a bold and fiercely independent brand, we'd love to talk!
*Experience with Restaurant365 Accounting and Payroll strongly preferred*
All Journeyman team members must uphold and embody Journeymans Core Values.
CORE VALUES:
GRIT MAKES GREAT We believe that no challenge is too big and we take pride in hard work. Grit is our foundation - perseverance through adversity, strength in difficulty, and a relentless drive to succeed. Challenges are opportunities in disguise and we welcome them with determination and resolve. Nothing great happens by taking the easy route. ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN, NEVER A MASTER 'Good enough' isn't in our vocabulary. We are committed to constant improvement and the pursuit of excellence in distilling, brewing, and hospitality. Mastery is a moving target - and we embrace the grind, knowing the journey itself is what pushes us forward. 1st CUSTOMER Exceptional service defines us - through every touchpoint, every day (362 a year), until the last second and beyond (59:59+). This mindset extends to how we treat vendors, partners, and each other. 1st Customer is our culture - and our legacy As storytellers and champions of Journeyman, we embody the values we stand for, through every interaction.
We believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.
Heres a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman team member: Outstanding Growth Opportunity! Paid Time Off 401(k) with Employer Match Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Insurance Options Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+) Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!) 25% Employee Discount Monthly Welcome Tour with Owner/Founder, Bill Welter Annual Employee Putting Competition Annual Employee Party YOUR PURPOSE:
Oversee and ensure the success of the Accounting and Finance functions.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY Direct and manage the team to achieve outcomes. Conduct the Journeyman Distillery Employee Ecosystem as per the process with every direct report. Manage the resourcing of roles within the department, with a focus on cultural fit. Coach team members to effectively complete tasks, communicate effectively with other stakeholders and grow their skills. Oversee Performance Management of direct reports including terminations ensuring positive and respectful relationships are maintained. REPORTING & ANALYSIS Produce all required, periodic financial statements. Analyze all financial statements, identifying margins, efficiencies, ROI, spending rates, turns, ROA, ROE, ROCI, days outstanding AR and AP, etc. Approve and finalize balance sheet and income statement for periodic closing of the books. Oversee all internal reporting efforts. Business Intelligence and Sales analysis. CASH FORECASTING Collaborate with key leadership and department heads to produce annual sales forecasts. Collaborate with key leadership and department heads to produce annual expense forecasts. Lead quarterly review of sales and expense forecasts.
YOUR ATTRIBUTES: Excellent technical acumen and data presentation skills Confidence in communicating gaps and areas for improvement Well-informed perspective on the business at-large Ability to build and manage a well-functioning team Awareness of industry trends, laws, standards, and technology Highly organized with an eye to detail and meeting deadlines Ability to identify and mitigate risk Decisive with the ability to make tough decisions YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation strongly preferred; MBA or Master's in Accounting/Finance is a plus. Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance. At least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably overseeing a team. Proven experience in multi-entity or diversified revenue environments (e.g., manufacturing, hospitality, retail, or service-based revenue streams). Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, Quickbooks Enterprise) and financial dashboards or BI tools.