4 Hands Brewing Company – Controller – Financial manager – Brewbound.com Craft Beer Job Listing

Founded in 2011, 4 Hands Brewing Company has grown to become the largest craft brewery in the St. Louis area, offering a full line of beverage options. Located in the historic Lasalle Park Neighborhood, we operate from a 40,000 square foot production facility that supports a 30-barrel brew house, a 150 Hoga still, as well as 4 Taproom locations. We’re known for quality, creativity, and giving back to the community through our City Wide mission.

We’re looking for an experienced Controller to join our leadership team, lead day-to-day accounting operations and provide actionable financial insights that support growth and strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to our President/CEO, this role guides financial strategy through detailed analysis, sound judgment, and strong cross-functional partnership.

We offer an annual salary of $110,000-$140,000 based on experience, plus bonus potential and a benefits package including 401k, paid time off, performance bonus and fully covered health, vision and dental insurance.

Requirements for our Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field;
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a Controller role for a growing business in beverage, manufacturing, CPG or distribution;
• Experience with close and compliance processes, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, KPIs, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting; CPA/CMA preferred;
• Experience managing A/P, A/R, general ledger, and payroll;
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems;
• Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities for our Controller:

• Own the general ledger and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals;
• Prepare and deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting to executive leadership;
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) to support strategic and operational decision-making;
• Analyze financial performance, gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, and product profitability to inform business decisions;
• Partner with brewing, operations, sales & leadership teams to drive cost efficiency, pricing strategy and profitability;
• Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing/invoicing, collections, vendor management, inventory and production cost accounting, payroll and benefits administration;
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and financing arrangements;
• Implement and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls;
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including sales tax, use tax, excise tax, payroll tax filings and alcohol reporting;
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with external firms and advisors;
• Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new product launches, capital investments, and system or ERP implementations
• Continuously improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy as the business scales.