US Head of Finance

About Us

We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our bars are at the heart of that mission. You'll help us deliver an amazing beer and customer experience every shift so, because we expect great things from you, we give great things back.

HOP STOCK | We believe in sharing our success with our crew and have a unique Hop Stock benefit for our salaried team. That means you share in our success, and if we grow strongly, we win together.

UNICORN FUND | Our BrewDog Bars now share 10% of their profits with our fantastic crew. We're setting the bar high for the hospitality industry and giving you even more reasons to do an amazing job.

Retirement (401k): BrewDog wants to make sure you, your family, and pups are covered long-term. Safe Harbor Matching Contributions: BrewDog matches 100% of your elected deferral, up to 6% of your compensation.

4-WEEK SABBATICAL| After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want.

STAFF DISCOUNT | 25% off in bars, 30% off online and 50% off BrewDog Merch to fill up your fridge and your wardrobe ( don't put your hoody in the fridge though)

BEER TRAINING | We love beer and we want you to love beer too, so we'll support you through the internationally-recognized Cicerone qualifications, so you can love it almost as much as we do. We'll also pay you more for each level you pass.

AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistanceprograms, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, holiday days per year, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and a "shifty" crew beer at the end of every shift.

We're focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others') for the environment.

About The Role

BREWDOG ARE ON THE HUNT FOR AN US Head of Finance!

BrewDog USA, a trailblazer in the craft beer category, is on a mission to share its passion for great craft beer. With a revenue stream anchored in a chain of seven Bar/Restaurants, the company is poised for future growth through brewery and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) operations. Every member of our team plays a pivotal role in shaping our future, be it for our people, planet, or the love of incredible beer.

Job Responsibilities:

As the Head of Finance of BrewDog USA, you will be expected to drive business results through analysis and education of the multifunctional team. You will be an expert on US accounting practices and the liaison between UK central accounting and the US team. Other responsibilities include:

• Act as a strategic partner to the USA COO & CSMO
• Manage overall budgeting & forecast updates process for the US business including direct management of the demand planner role
• US GAAP expert for UK accounting team - ensuring local requirements are understood/met by central accounting team including leadership on monthly P&L and BS reviews to ensure books are accurate
• Oversight of SEC reporting and audit process. Ensuring accurate financial statements.
• Lead financial analysis for all channels of the business ensuring accurate data is used to make data driven decisions on promotions, pricing, events etc.
• Cost accounting and margin analysis to drive profitability - SAP Key user with responsibility for setting & maintaining standard cost and variance analysis
• Develop, deploy, and maintain cost models to support budgets for various operating expense accounts including marketing, repairs, food/drink, labor for both brewery & retail business.
• Management of the direct and indirect tax processes with help of a third-party including income, excise, and sales tax processes.
• Manage various third -party relationships.

Reporting Structure:

Reporting to the COO of BrewDog USA

The Head of Finance will lead a dedicated team consisting of a demand planner & staff accountant while have significant influence on the UK accounting team when it comes to US books

About You

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ finance; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPA a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and timelines.
• In depth knowledge of cost accounting/budgeting principles
• Strong analytical skills with a natural curiosity to explore data, draw conclusions and spur action
• ERP experience required preferred with SAP Business One
• Great communicator with the ability to work with all functions and levels within the company

Technology and Systems:

Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SAP Business One, TOAST, NCR Aloha, SQL Server, and Power Query M is essential. The ability to navigate diverse systems for business insights is crucial.