Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

The Task At Hand:

This is a true build-and-own Controller role at the center of a fast-moving, multi-brand beverage business!

June Shine Brands is a portfolio of fast-growing beverage brands—June Shine, Willie's Remedy+, and Flying Embers—scaling rapidly across multiple channels and markets. We're looking for a Controller who can own our financial operations, tighten our processes, and build the infrastructure we need to support that growth.

You're coming into a company that's moving fast. We've got three brands, manufacturing operations, multi-state distribution, and ambitious growth plans. We need someone who can bring order to the chaos, own the GL, drive the forecast, and work cross-functionally with sales, ops, and leadership to make smart, data-driven decisions.

• Detail-driven, hands‑on finance leader who thrives in high-growth, complex environments
• Deep expertise in manufacturing and inventory accounting
• Comfortable owning the general ledger, forecasting, and month-end close
• Strategic thinker who builds scalable processes while staying in the weeds
• Trusted business partner who turns financial data into insight and leads high-performing accounting teams

• Financial Operations & Close:
• Own the general ledger, AP/AR, cash management, accruals and the full month-end and year-end close across entities
• Prepare accurate financial statement and reporting for leadership, investors and the board; ensure GAAP compliance and lead the annual audit
• Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting:
• Lead manufacturing and inventory accounting, including COGS, inventory valuation, production cost tracking and variance analysis
• Partner with operations on inventory management, cost control, and manufacturing efficiency
• Forecasting & Business Partnership:
• Partner with Sales and Leadership on forecasting, financial planning, and data-driven decision-making
• Provide ah-hoc financial analysis to support growth initiatives, performance management and fundraising
• Team Leadership & Systems:
• Lead, develop, and scale the accounting team across brands and markets
• Improve accounting systems, processes, internal controls, and automation; support ERP upgrades as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification required
• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience, with at least 3‑5 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Beverage, CPG, or manufacturing accounting experience required
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise
• Proven ownership of month-end close, general ledger, and financial statements
• Experience with FP&A, forecasting, and financial modeling
• People management experience with a track record of developing accounting teams
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Leadership
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to translate numbers into business insights
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• ERP experience (Net Suite, QBO, or similar)
• San Diego based preferred; open to exceptional remote candidates

• Experience with multi‑entity or multi‑brand accounting environments
• Prior exposure to fundraising, investor reporting, or board-level support
• Net Suite or ERP implementation / optimization experience
• Multi-state tax and compliance knowledge
• Experience scaling accounting operations in a high-growth company

• Compensation:
• $-$, per year
• The final offer will be based on several factors, including experience, skills, and overall expertise
• Perks + Benefits:
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
• Voluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• 12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave, $500 Baby Bonding Bucks, and a sustainable baby gift
• Booch, spirit, beer, and soft good perks
• And more!

Our

Purpose:

To make quality, purpose-driven beverages

Our Business:
Our vision is to create the next-generation beverage platform, comprising distinct brands, each with its own ethos and purpose. Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry, it lacks options that cater to the…