Careers at Creature

Position Purpose:

The Sr. Key Account Manager is responsible for over delivering against Creature Comforts Brewing Co.’s Quality Sales objectives in the On-Premise working with key chain accounts and driving Quality distribution. They will be responsible for managing relationships with key senior level buyers, communicating and executing against brand priorities, and following up on initiatives and programs with our CCBC and wholesaler sales teams. The position is a senior level position reporting to our Director of National Accounts.

Activities & Outputs:

Focus on Quality

• Understand that quality is our top sales driver for building a stronger brand
• Develop strong relationships with our key account customers to become their best partner
• Create a purposeful relationship with both our Commercial Sales Team and distributor partner
• Design, communicate, track, and recap all programming initiatives

People Development

• Have meaningful and purposeful relationships with buyers within the On-Premise
• Communicate brilliantly both internally and externally
• Understand the buyers’ needs and manage time effectively
• Communicate to our Commercial Sales Team and our distributor on the effective ways to call on individual accounts and next steps on executing
• Have a best-in-class relationship with our distributor partner’s On-Premise Chain Team, Tell Sell Manager, and their On-Premise Director gaining their ongoing support in executing against all of our plans
• Build and present presentations aligning with buyers’ needs and our brewery’s strategy

Market Development

• Over-deliver on Market Execution Plans, including features, programming, and creativity around our brands
• Build, manage, and exceed expectations around features and distribution throughout the year while tracking execution on an ongoing basis
• Have a deep understanding of the business by utilizing data reports and understanding sales trends to create selling stories for our buyers, Commercial Sales Team, and distributor (IRI, VIP, Neilson, etc.)
• Track the Commercial Sales Teams’ execution against all chain programming with follow-up and follow-thru on all initiatives
• Evaluate programs and promotional events throughout the year and encourage the team to do so as well
• Be able to problem solve and always think opportunistically
• Budget management, including Visibility, T and E, Programming, etc.
• Identify and develop new opportunities for growth

Marketing & Brand Development:

• Oversee the growth and development of Creature Comforts brands
• Work with the Creature Comforts Marketing Team to identify brand-building opportunities, bring programming to life, and collaborate on cross-merchandising opportunities driving pull-thru
• Identify community programming tied into our charitable efforts

Desired Skills/Experience (but not limited to):

• 4-6 years of proven success in the craft beer industry and wholesale distribution management
• 2-4 years of people management experience and a history of developing direct reports
• A deep understanding of IRI, Nielsen, VIP, and other industry-leading analytic tools
• Must have a thorough understanding of the three-tiered system
• Understanding of chain pricing and general operations
• Passion for the industry, a genuine sense of pride in all that they do, and a strong work ethic
• Strong knowledge of the craft brewing industry
• Highly motivated and a self-starter
• National, Regional, or Local Chain experience
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the year
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work alone
• Strong knowledge of the company, its history, and its product offerings
• Strong communication skills and the ability to learn and master the selling skills process
• Intermediate computer competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to complete company’s administration requirements on time
• Must have a clean driving record as Motor Vehicle Record checks will be conducted on candidates

Based in Athens, GA

Position Purpose:

To carry out emergency response maintenance, as well as inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, and other specialized electromechanical maintenance activities on site.

Activities & Outcomes:

As a PLC Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in the operations and maintenance of machines at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. You ensure complicated errors on mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, and basic PLC level are resolved quickly, adequately, and sustainably. You ensure the systems stay in optimal condition and are functioning at the best of its technical abilities and operational needs.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Solve errors on electrical and mechanical field as well as basic PLC level in automated handling systems. Perform basic PLC and VFD diagnostics, adjust setting / parameters, and version control.
• Carry out electrical-mechanical and PLC related inspections, corrective and preventive maintenance, and emergency maintenance including researching and requesting spare parts, and replacement or fixing of parts/assets if required.
• Follow and execute troubleshooting and maintenance activities in accordance with diagrams, electrical drawings, O&M manuals and manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Reporting and administration of the carried-out operations and maintenance activities, including service reports, parts usage, and warranty records.
• Reporting of problems/maintenance activities that need attention, also on controls level.
• Clear machine jams should they occur to restore operations and correct system functioning as soon and as effective as possible.
• Work safely and promote safe working environment. Exercise safe working practice at all times, complying with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
• Keep system and surrounding floor space clean and free from obstructions.
• Advise and execute optimization of (sub) systems after consulting the supervisor. Control and propose improvements for the quality of the service process.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3-5 years of relevant PLC & electrical experience.

Position Values:

• Technical aptitude – overall understanding of high-speed production facilities and relevant equipment failures ( g., electrical, mechanical, plumbing).
• Time management – Ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner and broken down into priority, utilizing our Work Order Form.
• Problem Solving Skills – The ability to review and assess our issues quickly while providing suggestions based on previous experience.
• Staff Development – Understands the importance of cross-training with the department and analyzing skills gaps for future enrichment.
• Active listening – The ability to diagnose what’s being said without providing feedback and truly understanding what’s being discussed.

Based in Athens, GA

Position Outcomes:

• Teamwork, Leadership, & Communication
  • Add value to the team each time you are on a shift
  • Pick up in areas where other teammates need help
  • Be always mentally and physically present while clocked in
  • Lead by example by performing all duties the correct way every time, even when no one is watching
  • Communicate with other members of the team if you leave your post, if you need help, or if you are doing anything not explicitly stated in your role
  • Always communicate politely and respectfully
• Taproom and CCBC Education
  • Engage with all educational resources
  • Engage with all customers you come into contact within a positive way to add to educate and excite
  • Become a Cicerone Certified Server within 3 months of acquiring the position – the necessary training and cost of the exam are provided for by CCBC
• Customer Experience: Customer Service & Attitude
  • Be kind, authentic, and professional while interacting with customers
  • Go above and beyond to make each customer’s visit memorable and positive
  • Maintain a positive attitude while giving excellent customer service to every customer you meet
  • Contribute constructive feedback in a positive way
  • Maintain a positive attitude while on the clock and on brewery property

Position Values:

• Hospitality-Minded: ensure the highest-quality experience for our guests with a focus on education and exciting promotions
• Team Player: always consider the team first when making decisions
• Proactive Problem Solving: take initiative in identifying and pre-emptively addressing challenges in the taproom
• Solutions-oriented: creatively solves all problems directly within their purview and offers potential solutions to any problems needing to be raised to the attention of leadership
• Professionalism: a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, including (but not limited to) punctuality, timeliness, and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Communication Skills: an ability to actively listen and take the correct communication channels to relay direction, a concern, or feedback

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety
• Ability to work on your feet for up to 8 hours, maintaining a rigorous pace of activity, including walking the equivalent of ~8-10 miles on a shift
• The ability to lift an object that weights within the range of 20-80 pounds

Based in Athens, GA

Position Purpose:

The Packaging Manager ensures that our products are packaged safely and joyfully, to the company’s quality standards and efficiently as possible while developing a strong and cohesive team of packaging specialists. All while maintaining Creature Comforts quality standards, safety protocols, and maintaining CCBC core values.

Activities & Outcomes:

1. Packaging Efficiency

• Oversee the Packaging Training & Maintenance Manager by implementing improvements and investments for packaging specialist growth, such as
  cross-training all of the packaging department by honing their skills needed to navigate effectively and efficiently and in doing so creates an effective production line.
• Research new platforms with the Sustainability Manager to continuously improve CO2 usage in can and keg operations. Manage sourcing equipment, installation, and utilization of equipment upgrades.
• Teach/coach packaging specialists the importance of speed to volume ratios such as: avoiding filler stoppage, knowing your machine (properly trained), the importance of preventive maintenance, and the importance of V-curve (input/output).

2. Leadership & Development

• Manage and keep packaging specialists motivated to increase workforce sustainability while keeping them engaged in new training opportunities and growth.
• Lead the performance planning/evaluation/growth for packaging specialists and Packaging Training and Maintenance Manager.
• Invest in packaging specialists’ growth and cultivate relationships by challenging them.
• Learn new leadership tools, allowing for collaborative conversations with department managers.

3. Continued Training & Quality Assurance

• Cross-trained in cellar operations to increase efficiency, managers are better able to collaborate between departments.
• Cross-trained in expressing PDO and Obeer process to increase workforce sustainability/maximize production schedule.
• Properly train packaging specialists to adhere/improve to CCBC SOPs to prevent/reduce “QA holds”
• Maintains/Continuous improvement to SOPs – which will help more on return on investment.

Position Values:

• Technical Aptitude – basic ability to learn quickly on specialized equipment and technical processes.
• Time management – remains solution-oriented and adjusts staffing needs based on production breakdowns
• Problem Solving Skills – the ability to review and assess our issues quickly, providing feedback for continuous improvements during challenging situations
• Active listening – the ability to diagnose what’s being said without speaking. Providing feedback and truly understanding what is being discussed.

Based in Athens, GA

Position Purpose:

The Packaging Specialist supports CCBC in helping people navigate the beautiful and complex world of beer by executing at a high level of quality and contributing to a culture of safety as part of the Packaging Team.

Activities & Outcomes:

1. Team Collaboration:

• The Packaging Specialist will work in collaboration with the Packaging Team on day-to-day activities, operations, and problem-solving.

2. Contributor to Culture:

• Culture of Safety: The Packaging Specialist must be competent in CCBC’s safety policies and advocate for a culture of safety by following safety policies and encouraging their peers to remain compliant with CCBC safety policies.
• Solutions-Oriented Positivity: Maintains and promotes a positive outlook for the rest of the Packaging Team.
• Culture of Self-Development & Leadership: The Packaging Specialist participates in and completes leadership development training assigned to the Packaging Team. They must build and maintain proficiencies in using the CCBC’s leadership program tools, concepts, and vocabulary.

3. Skills & Competency Development:

• Learn, understand, and maintain quality packaging initiatives
• Learn and maintain competency in safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Explore, connect, and learn about the craft beer industry
• Attend and learn about quality in craft beer through sensory class
• Obtain forklift certification with support from CCBC
• Develop technical aptitude on CCBC equipment

4. Perform with Excellence:

• The Packaging Specialist must perform at a level of excellence with a focus on quality & efficiency
• The Packaging Specialist must maintain finished goods & store finished goods neatly & safely in the cooler
• The Packaging Specialist must establish and maintain a basic understanding of timely communication tools such as e-mail

5. Time & Task Management:

• The Packaging Specialist must remain flexible during production changes, whether the changes are foreseen or made with short notice
• The Packaging Specialist must report to their shift on time and follow company clock-punch policies & procedures

Position Values:

• Technical Aptitude – basic ability to learn quickly on specialized equipment and technical processes
• Solutions-Oriented Positivity – maintains & promotes a positive outlook while seeking out the best solutions
• Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship
• Resilient & Adaptable – the ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing organizational change; helping others to successfully manage organizational change
• Active listening – the ability to diagnose what’s being said without speaking. Providing feedback and truly understanding what is being discussed

Based in Athens, GA

Position Purpose:

The Quality Lab Technician ensures that regular quality checks are performed timely and efficiently and that others in the Quality Department are fully supported.

Quality Lab Technician Outcomes:

Accurate Testing

• The Quality Lab Technician will perform routine analytical, microbiological, packaging, and sensory tests
• All tests should be performed accurately and data fully recorded

Intradepartmental support

• The Quality Lab Technician supports every aspect of the department by preparing reagents and equipment, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting research initiatives

Knowledge growth

• The Quality Lab Technician should have a strong curiosity and desire to learn more about brewing and the general craft beer industry
• Quickly learn new tests and their various applications
• For long-term career growth, the Quality Lab Technician will eventually become familiar with troubleshooting production processes in a brewery and the downstream implications for any issues

Position Values:

• Safety Minded – maintains safety for self and others as the top priority
• Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with everyone to establish an overall collaborative working relationship
• Clean and Industrious – workspace is tidy, and tasks are completed on time and in a relevant order of priority
• Attention to Detail – the small deviations are noticed and acted upon
• Broad Curiosity – a desire to learn more and advance in general industry knowledge

Based in Charleston, SC

Position Purpose:

The Lowcountry Sales Specialist helps people explore the beautiful and complex world of beer through building the Creature Comforts Brewing Co. brand. By being the best partner to our distributors, retailers, consumers, and the community while focusing on effective wholesaler management, they will build industry respect and grow CCBC’s share of mind and market.

Position Values:

• Storytelling – the ability to tell a compelling story, driven by purpose or the “why,” and create a sense of connection through the story
• Wholesaler Engagement – Align our brand plans with the appropriate strategy for growth in a healthy way that prioritizes quality first and pull-thru
• Understanding the Business – Readily able to build out business and construct plans based on High Volume/High Visibility/High Opportunistic targeting accounts by understanding trends, knowing where the opportunity exists, identifying opportunities, and building SMART distribution in the right places
• QDVP – Develop plans and execute those plans prioritizing quality, distribution, visibility, and promotion in that order
• Communication – Communicate professionally, competently, and effectively with retailers, the CCBC Commercial Sales Team, and wholesalers on programming and explicit selling strategies

Job Description:

Creature Comforts is looking for a Sales Specialist to represent our brands and values in the Lowcountry market of South Carolina. The ideal candidate is competitive with a true passion for craft beer, enjoys attending and hosting beer events, and is engaged with consumers and retailers. This position will begin by establishing key relationships in the greater Charleston market and then continue to nurture and grow our business throughout Hilton Head, Beaufort, and surrounding areas. Previous sales experience is preferred, as is familiarity with the Charleston market.  Experience within some aspect of the three-tier system or customer service industry is preferred.

The Lowcountry Sales Specialist will be responsible for developing and assuring the quality of the Creature Comforts brand as it extends to people, products, and promotions. The specialist will work within a specified universe of key accounts in the market in tandem with a single distributor, driving accountability and building relationships. The Sales Specialist position is incredibly important as they are the front line to retail, wholesalers, and consumers. They are focused on quality assurance, living the brand and its values, and connectivity to the Charleston market. The ideal candidate will be tirelessly focused on ensuring that Creature Comforts reflects quality in all that we do.

The schedule for this position will be a 40-hour work week, including occasional evening and weekend hours.  Some overnight travel is also required.  Must possess a valid US driver’s license or the ability to attain one. The position, which will be based in the Charleston area, joins a commercial sales team of 8 people over a southeastern regional footprint and will be a part of the rapid expansion of that growth and footprint, benefitting from expert training and leading sales/marketing infrastructure. This role comes with outstanding benefits, a company vehicle, and an expense account. Stellar communication skills, diplomacy, and consistently strong judgment are necessary, as is strict adherence to Creature Comforts’ core values.  Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize and manage time wisely are the keys to success in this role.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role. Only complete applications that include a resume and cover letter will be considered.

Based in Nashville, TN

Position Purpose:

The Nashville Sales Specialist helps people explore the beautiful and complex world of beer through building the Creature Comforts Brewing Co. brand. By being the best partner to our distributors, retailers, consumers, and the community while focusing on effective wholesaler management, they will build industry respect and grow CCBC’s share of mind and market. 

Position Values:

• Storytelling – the ability to tell a compelling story, driven by purpose or the “why,” and create a sense of connection through the story
• Wholesaler Engagement – Align our brand plans with the appropriate strategy for growth in a healthy way that prioritizes quality first and pull-thru
• Understanding the Business – Readily able to build out business and construct plans based on High Volume/High Visibility/High Opportunistic targeting accounts by understanding trends, knowing where the opportunity exists, identifying opportunities, and building SMART distribution in the right places
• QDVP – Develop plans and execute those plans prioritizing quality, distribution, visibility, and promotion in that order
• Communication – Communicate professionally, competently, and effectively with retailers, the CCBC Commercial Sales Team, and wholesalers on programming and explicit selling strategies

Job Description:

Creature Comforts is looking for a Sales Specialist to represent our brands and values in the Nashville Metro market of Tennessee.  The ideal candidate has a true passion for craft beer, enjoys attending and hosting beer events, and engaging with consumers and retailers. This position will begin by establishing key relationships in the greater Nashville market and then continue to nurture and grow our business throughout surrounding areas. Previous sales experience is preferred, as is familiarity with the Nashville market.  Experience within some aspect of the three-tier system or customer service industry preferred.

The Nashville Sales Specialist will be responsible for developing and assuring the quality of the Creature Comforts brand as it extends to people, products, and promotions. The specialist will work within a specified universe of key accounts in the market in tandem with a single distributor, driving accountability and building relationships. The Sales Specialist position is incredibly important as they are the front line to retail, wholesalers, and consumers. They are focused on quality assurance, living the brand and its values, and connectivity to the Nashville market. The ideal candidate will be tirelessly focused on ensuring that Creature Comforts reflects quality in all that we do.

The schedule for this position will be a 40-hour work week, including occasional evening and weekend hours.  Some overnight travel is also required.  Must possess a valid US driver’s license or the ability to attain one. The position, which will be based in the Nashville area, joins a commercial sales team of 8 people over a southeastern regional footprint and will be a part of rapid expansion of that growth and footprint, benefitting from expert training and leading sales/marketing infrastructure. This role comes with outstanding benefits, a company vehicle, and an expense account. Stellar communication skills, diplomacy, and consistently strong judgment is necessary, as is a strict adherence to Creature Comforts’ core values.  Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize and manage time wisely are the key to success in this role.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role. Only complete applications that include a resume and cover letter will be considered.

Based in Atlanta, GA

Position Purpose:

The Atlanta Sales Specialist helps people explore the beautiful and complex world of beer through building the Creature Comforts Brewing Co. brand. By being the best partner to our distributors, retailers, consumers, and the community while focusing on effective wholesaler management, they will build industry respect and grow CCBC’s share of mind and market. 

Position Values:

• Storytelling – the ability to tell a compelling story, driven by purpose or the “why,” and create a sense of connection through the story
• Wholesaler Engagement –Align our brand plans with the appropriate strategy growing in a healthy way that prioritizes quality first and pull-thru
• Understanding the Business – Readily able to build out business and construct plans based on High Volume/High Visibility/High Opportunistic targeting accounts by understanding trends, knowing where the opportunity exists, identifying opportunities, and build SMART distribution in the right places
• QDVP – Develop plans and execute those plans prioritizing quality, distribution, visibility, and promotion in that order
• Communication – Communicate professionally, competently, and effectively with retailers, the CST, and wholesalers on programming and explicit selling strategies

Job Description:

Creature Comforts is looking for a Sales Specialist to represent our brands and values in the Atlanta Metro market of Georgia.  The ideal candidate has a true passion for craft beer, enjoys attending and hosting beer events, and engaging with consumers and retailers. This position will begin by establishing key relationships in the greater Atlanta market and then continue to nurture and grow our business throughout surrounding areas. Previous sales experience is preferred, as is familiarity with the Atlanta market.  Experience within some aspect of the three-tier system or customer service industry preferred.

The Atlanta Sales Specialist will be responsible for developing and assuring the quality of the Creature Comforts brand as it extends to people, products, and promotions. The specialist will work within a specified universe of key accounts in the market in tandem with a single distributor, driving accountability and building relationships. The Sales Specialist position is incredibly important as they are the front line to retail, wholesalers, and consumers. They are focused on quality assurance, living the brand and its values, and connectivity to the Atlanta market. The ideal candidate will be tirelessly focused on ensuring that Creature Comforts reflects quality in all that we do.

The schedule for this position will be a 40 hour work week, including occasional evening and weekend hours.  Some overnight travel is also required.  Must possess a valid US driver’s license or the ability to attain one. The position, which will be based in the Atlanta area, joins a commercial sales team of 8 people over a southeastern regional footprint and will be a part of rapid expansion of that growth and footprint, benefitting from expert training and leading sales/marketing infrastructure. This role comes with outstanding benefits, a company vehicle, and an expense account. Stellar communication skills, diplomacy, and consistently strong judgment is necessary, as is a strict adherence to Creature Comforts’ core values.  Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize and manage time wisely are the key to success in this role.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role. Only complete applications that include a resume and cover letter will be considered.

Based in Athens, GA

Position Purpose:

To continuously develop Catalyst production employees and processes to meet the production goals of the department, ensuring a safe, healthy, and enriching work environment for those you lead.

Activities and Outcomes:

Production

• Ensure beer is being made to the highest possible standards and quality metrics are being adhered to
• Ensure SOPs are created, documented, followed, and edited as appropriate
• Maintain the brewing schedule and calendar, optimizing for production goals and efficiencies
• Coordinate raw materials as needed to meet production schedule and brand calendar established by Catalyst leadership
• Oversee maintenance program for production spaces and ensure PM’s are met
• Ensure GMP’s are followed and provide a safe working environment
• Contribute to growth and development plans with the development of tools like budgets, production forecasts, and CAPEX plans
• Connect with industry partners on supply chain opportunities (e.g. optimizing hop orders, new raw material sourcing, etc.)
• Develop an internal, employee-driven pilot program
• Ensure O-Beer is maintained and up to date for Snow Tire production

Budget Management

• Expense Management:
  • Monitors monthly budget and provide feedback on cost savings initiatives
  • Work in collaboration with the Business Operations team tracking against monthly expenses vs budget
  • Request and approve purchase orders for CAPEX items and advise on AOP budgets and CAPEX expenditure
• Project Cost Tracking
  • Orders and tracks material and equipment purchased ensuring deliveries are on time
  • Meet with vendors and evaluate quotes for production improvements
  • Make recommendations by reviewing past production reports and data collection

Leadership

• Developing leaders
  • Fight for the highest possible good in the lives of those you lead
  • Deliver crystal clear expectations and require accountability
  • Evaluate and address the tendencies or patterns that undermine your team members’ influence with others
  • Foster an enriching and positive work environment for the Snow Tire production crew
  • Lead Snow Tire team members to be strong leaders, problem solvers, and contributing members to the Catalyst production goals
  • Lead educational field trips to visit suppliers, industry partners, and other breweries
  • Connect Snow Tire production team to other Catalyst departments for cross-functional collaboration when appropriate (e.g. cask cellaring and installation with FOH)
  • Maintain performance plans for team members, checking in to ensure goals are met and proper support and challenge is applied
  • Maintain healthy work relationships with “shared services” departments
  • Develop and execute an efficient small brewery production cross training program
• Self Leadership
  • Develop an efficient time management system utilizing Asana allowing for engaging time with your people and simultaneous project management
  • Maintain a healthy work/life balance, have strong systems and leaders in place that allow for confident check out time

Position Values:

• Safety minded – maintains safety for self and others as the top priority
• Time management – ensures all tasks are completed in a timely manner and broken down into priority
• Problem-solving skills – the ability to review and assess our issues quickly while providing suggestions based on previous experience
• Solution-oriented – maintains optimism and resolve in difficult situations, does not seek to lay blame or dwell in the problem for longer than it takes to define it, focuses on progress and ensuring long-term success
• Highly proficient communicator – capable of transmitting and receiving information in an efficient, timely, inspiring, and sensitive manner

Based in Athens, GA

Position Purpose:

To assist in the general accounting of CCBC and put Creature Comforts in a financial position to support its strategy – to be a great and growing company.

Activities & Outcomes:

1. Accounting Records & Financial Statements

• Assist with month-end close to ensure deadlines are met and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prepare monthly journal entries and general ledger balance sheet reconciliations. Investigate variances as necessary
• Perform monthly physical inventory counts and research variances as necessary including the preparation of inventory count sheets
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems to automate and improve efficiency for the Accounting Department. Ensure that CCBC policies and controls are followed and enforced
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as necessary
• Support external financial audits and end-of-year tax preparation

2. Strategic Partnership

• Prepare departmental financial analysis on a monthly basis and send out by 15th of each month
• Assist in preparation of executive financial reporting package
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis to management and other departments as requested
• Prepare and update forecasts for the current year and assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan

Qualifications & Skills:

• 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software – intermediate Excel skills are required and advanced Excel skills a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research variances and trends
• Ability to learn new software quickly (Orchestrated Beer)
• Strong level of organization and oral and written communication/presentation skills
• Experience with SAP or other accounting software a plus
• Proper treatment of sensitive and confidential company information
• Detail-oriented

Position Values:

• Proactivity – takes initiative in identifying and pre-emptively addressing
  challenges in the department and develops solutions with little supervision
• Detail-oriented – consistently generates high-quality work products with an
  emphasis on accuracy, completion, and timeliness
• Teamwork – works with other departments to help them understand the
  financial implications of their decisions and drives them to meet the company’s financial goals
• Continuous Improvement – constantly looking for solutions to “make it better” and streamline the department’s daily tasks
• Ability to Develop People – coaches and supervises interns and helps train new employees within the finance department