Director of Accounting & Finance

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Journeyman Distillery At Journeyman Distillery, we're not just crafting award-winning spirits—we’re building something deeper: a culture rooted in authenticity, grit, and passion. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a strategic financial leader who’s 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! The ideal candidate is a seasoned Accounting professional with experience in the restaurant industry, and preferably with Restaurant365 software. All Journeyman team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values. CORE VALUES: Grit Makes Great Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts 10,000-hour rule. Malcom Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great Always A Journeyman, Never a Master Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination A focus on continual improvement and doing our best 1st Customer Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business’s 1st-ever customer Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience Clean facilities Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees Never take the customer or employee for granted 362 and 59:59. We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59 and beyond if needed. Taking pride and ownership in your work Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand We believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package. Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman team member: 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. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management Industries Food and Beverage Services, Hospitality, and Events Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Journeyman Distillery by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Get notified about new Director of Accounting jobs in Three Oaks, MI . 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