Chief Financial Officer

ARMED FORCES BREWING COMPANY is seeking a highly strategic CFO to oversee the financial activities of our company. Our CFO assumes a strategic role for Armed Forces Brewing Company in the overall financial leadership of the company and directs financial activities, with the day-to-day responsibility for planning, procurement, cost controls, investments, and implementation. Managing the financial health of our company and building a path to profitability will be critical to this role.

Job Duties:

• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations
• Manage financial support staff.
• Implement and manage budgets, including cost management.
• Create and report feasibility tests for conceptual projects proposed by management, including collection, interpretation, and report of findings and recommendations.
• Prepare and present financial data and analysis at regular management meetings for past, current, and future financial outlook
• Participate, and make recommendations, to management on company policies and business operations
• Maintain current and average cost data for all inventory and sale items
• Prepare State and Federal filings for operational reports and taxes
• Oversee all accounts payables and accounts receivables
• Manage charitable donations
• Facilitate payroll including benefits.
• Manage all insurance policies, including periodic evaluation of providers
• Maintain organized records of all hard copy or electronic data
• Create and/or maintain ad-hoc financial spreadsheets or reports
• Understanding of all state and federal laws regarding record keeping, employee rights, payroll, benefits, wages, unemployment, disability, etc
• Aid in tax preparation

Your Background:

• Must live in Hampton Roads area of Virginia or willing to relocate
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a CFO, or executive financial manager in the beer industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economic, or Finance
• Strong project and time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly competent with computer functions, including word processing and spreadsheet software
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Experience with beer industry specific craft beer accounting, inventory, sales, and CRM software solutions.
• Ability to manage others
• Proficient knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws
• Must pass a criminal background and credit check

Compensation:

• Salary Based On Experience
• Full Benefits Package
• Stock Grant Options