Job Description

Controller

Etz Hayim is looking for an experienced Controller to our staff to manage our accounting and financial operations, which need to be completely rebuilt with a team, processes and clear direction. The ideal candidate will be process driven, thrive in situations where one needs to chart their own course and figure things out, willing to get their hands dirty, and innately curious and excited to learn new things.


Etz Hayim owns and operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, as well as a sprawling operation that spans from farming over 300 acres of hemp, extraction, chemical processing, packaging, supply chain and warehousing to support both brands and private label customers.

About the Brands:

Lazarus Naturals was founded in 2016 to provide safe and accessible CBD products for everyone who would benefit from them, regardless of their financial situation and ability to pay, which is why we provide a 60% Assistance Program to veterans and people with disabilities or low-incomes. In order to maintain an affordable price point and our commitment to accessibility for all, we have built a vertically integrated business model, which allows us to walk our talk of developing quality, affordable products - from product inception, development, seed, farming, extraction, finished production formulation and packaging, and distribution.


Cycling Frog is normalizing the consumption of casual use THC products. We are on a mission to make THC convenient, affordable, and fun by making a sessionable THC beverage the same price as a beer or soda. We want to change the way THC is consumed and viewed by our society by focusing on lower potency, ready to drink beverages that can easily fit into anyone's lifestyle. Under the Federal Farm Bill it is legal to sell these low potency THC products across all 50 states via the internet, and anywhere you can grab a beer.

This role will be directly responsible for the following:

Accounting

Manage and lead the accounting team. Responsible for all accounting functions and establishing operating procedures and processes for all core functions, and assigning responsibilities across the team. Improve, automate, optimes and then train and document all processes for the Accounting team to reduce the labor, possibility of errors. Lead the process improvement and detail out how each process can be automated by APIs, scripts, 3rd party tools, better workflow and/or integrations. Hire, develop, inspire and lead a team that works effectively together and with other departments in the organization - from farming, to chemical manufacturing, food processing, warehousing and inventory, to shipping and sales. Manage all daily operations in the accounting department - covering AP, AR, reconciliation, invoicing, and documentation. Develop processes and workflows in partnership with other stakeholder departments, and assign clear responsibilities and reporting cadences to team members. Develop invoicing and billing processes for 3pl services and inter-company billing between the brands for operational and employee support. Responsible for monthly and annual closing of the books and preparing financial statements (Company P&L, Dept P&L, Balance Sheet, etc) for the leadership team and departments to review. Responsible for implementing and managing sales tax collection, compliance and filing across all 50 states for both Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals brand on multiple sites and commerce channels. Responsible for preparing annual tax filings in partnership with our tax agency. Develop internal controls for monetary spend, employee reimbursements, credit card usage, sales entries and order processing to properly manage spend, expectations and reduce possibilities for internal abuse and theft. We currently lack robust processes, documentation and reconciliation across the board, which creates easy opportunities for internal or external abuse.*
In partnership with the operations team, develop cost accounting practices, processes and methodologies to track, document, and manage our product costs from farming through finished goods.

Finance

Partner with the leadership team to build the annual budget and cash flow projections & modeling. Manage the ongoing budgets, cash flow and performance versus the budget for each department and the overall organization, reporting the results to the leadership team. Develop a budget and cashflow model to implement variable budgeting dependent upon financial performance of departments. Conduct monthly budget reviews with department heads, and create processes to hold departments accountable and manage budget overages and changes. Oversee treasury management - ensuring we have accessible funds for ongoing business management, excess funds are properly invested or allocated for capital expenditures, and forecasting the cash position. Manage banking and financial services relationships and transactions. Manage negotiations and service selection with banks and financial service companies for billing rates, credit card processing, credit card fraud protection, and commercial loans. Prepare documentation for applications, perform RFPs, and partner with the leadership team to align on priorities and cost reduction in concert with business priorities. Partner with the sales, marketing and operations team to review product SKU costing, P&Ls and pricing to drive profitability based discussions on pricing adjustments, discontinuation or product line expansion. Lead the accounting and finance implementation of our ERP and new accounting related systems. Work cross functionally to identify the right steps, process, and project plan to migrate our systems with the least business interruption. Build out and implement the new ERP/system functionality to improve system performing, reporting and accounting & finance efficiency.


Requirements


10+ years of accounting experience in small to mid-sized manufacturing and physical goods businesses. 5+ years of experience in people management across multiple locations. Bachelor's degree in accounting, mathematics or similar preferred. Proficient with QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop and developing data flows in and out of QBE. Preferred experience with ERPs and ERP implementation, specifically Odoo. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting procedures and internal controls. Good interpersonal skills. Effective communicator - verbally and written form. Outstanding technology and software aptitude. Knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite products. Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills required. Self-starter - ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be dependable and deliver timely and accurate reporting and respond to internal and external customers in an efficient, professional manner. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is essential. Intellectual curiosity - the desire to learn, grow and improve. Strong understanding of accounting data flows, ideally competent in SQL and able to build and use databases. Collaborator. Always willing to help others and assist when and where needed.

Physical/Functional Requirements:
Ability to perform consistent work on a PC including multiple peripherals (e.g., mouse, keyboard, monitor, headset, etc.). Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Ability to interact with others in a way effective for professional collaboration and communication. Ability to work in an environment with moderate levels of stress. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed to meet business needs. Ability to work independently, take initiatives with projects, and be self-motivated. Reliable method of transportation to/from office location(s). Successful candidates may be subject to a background and/or reference check.

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance) Employee discount program Fully stocked kitchen 401(k) plan FSA

Interested parties are encouraged to include a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit, along with an updated resume. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.
Lazarus Naturals/Cycling Frog is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to hr@lazarusnaturals.com.