Director of Finance

Company DescriptionThrees Brewing is a Brooklyn-based brewery known for crafting approachable beers that balance simplicity and complexity, with a focus on lagers, hop-forward American ales and mixed culture beers. Creativity and respect for the craft of brewing are among our guiding principles. We take pride in introducing (or reintroducing) traditional styles to a new audience by applying a modern spin.You can find our beer in our owned & operated brewpubs, in over 700 bars, restaurants and shops across New York State, as well as in 30+ states.The JobThe Director of Finance will be the finance lead at Threes Brewing - owning financial operations and providing insights that drive business decisions. This is a hands-on role for someone who can work at startup pace while thinking strategically.You'll spend your time:40% Business unit reporting, analysis & operator partnership30% Accounting operations oversight & bookkeeping firm management20% Budget, forecast & financial planning10% Strategic projects & ad hoc analysisWhat You'll DoAccounting Operations & Systems (~30%)Primary liaison with bookkeepers and accountants - own the relationship for all financial matters, reporting, and reconciliationDesign and maintain chart of accounts for multi-unit brewery/hospitality businessOwn month-end close process - review bookkeepers work, ensure accuracy, manage timingHandle inter-company accounting (brewery production transfers, distributor reconciliations, partnership accounting with manufacturing partner) - liaise between our team, partners, and accounting firm to ensure accuracyEnsure proper revenue recognition across retail, wholesale, events, and E-commerce channelsOversee AR/AP, payroll operations, and cash managementManage compliance requirements: insurance renewals, COI management, permit tracking, tax filings (sales tax, excise tax, beverage container deposits)Own HR operations: oversee payroll and benefits administration, manage PEO relationship, handle compliance requirementsBusiness Unit Analysis & Operator Partnership (~40%)Maintain P&Ls for 5 retail locations plus 2 manufacturing operationsHelp business managers understand their unit economics and make better decisionsDesign KPI frameworks - what metrics matter by location and channelSupport pricing strategy across wholesale, retail, and hospitality (COGS/pricing, comps, event ROI)Partner with the team on production scenario modeling (capacity planning, production volume decisions, cost allocation)Analyze event economics, wholesale profitability, and channel performancePartner with marketing leader on program ROI and overall marketing effectivenessDevelop and execute compensation strategy across the business - design incentive structures that align team with profitability goalsTranslate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance leadersBudget & Forecast (~20%)Own annual budget process working with department leadersMaintain rolling forecast with business unit detailMonthly variance analysis and commentary - sit with business owners each month, provide updates at staff meetingsSupport strategic decisions with financial modelingStrategic Analysis & Projects (~10%)As-needed financial analysis to support business decisions (large and small)Drive improvements to financial systems and processes - lead technology/system enhancementsPartnership structure modeling, compensation planning, make vs buy analysisBoard/investor/biz dev partner reporting as neededWhat You BringRequiredMinimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting/finance experienceController or Senior Accounting Manager experience at company with $10-20M revenueDeep accounting knowledge: Can design chart of accounts, handle complex revenue recognition, manage external bookkeepersStrong financial modeling skills: Excel/Google Sheets expert who can build quicklyMulti-unit or hospitality experience - understand location-level P&Ls and operational metricsBusiness partnership mindset: Can translate numbers into decisions for operatorsStartup pace: Comfortable moving quickly with good judgmentClear communicator: Can explain complex accounting to non-finance audiencesExperience with inventory accounting and COGS in manufacturing/production environmentPreferredExperience with inventory accounting and COGS in manufacturing/production environmentFamiliarity with hospitality tech stack (Square, Shopify, POS systems)Experience managing outsourced accounting relationshipsBackground in beverage alcohol industryPersonal QualitiesStrategic but pragmatic: You strive for accuracy but aren't paralyzed by imperfect data - you can form opinions and recommendations even when you don't have everythingProactive: You see issues before they're problems and bring solutionsCollaborative: You enjoy working with operators and helping them succeedBusiness-minded: You provide financial intelligence and business insights, not just accounting oversightAdaptable: Comfortable with ambiguity and changing prioritiesHungry: You want to grow with a growing companyWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation: $125-140K base depending on experience, plus performance bonusBenefits: Health insurance, pre-tax commuter benefits, generous beer allowanceLeadership team participation: Direct involvement in strategic decisions as part of the core leadership groupStrategic mentorship: Work closely with experienced leadership including board of directorsGrowth: Opportunity to build finance function and grow with the companyCulture: Work with a mission-driven team in Brooklyn's craft beer communityImpact: Your analysis directly influences strategic decisions