Fox in the Snow Cafes · 4 hours ago
Controller
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expFox in the Snow is a premier bakery and coffee shop, with five locations in Columbus. They are seeking a Controller to own the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the business and provide leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable financial information.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Own the general ledger and oversee all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll coordination, fixed assets, and month-end close
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Ensure proper revenue recognition, cost allocation, and accruals across multiple locations and business units
Maintain consistent accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts in partnership with leadership
Analyze financial performance by location, department, and channel, highlighting trends, variances, and opportunities
Provide actionable insights on labor, food cost, occupancy, and overhead to support operational decision-making
Support new location modeling, capital expenditures, and ROI analysis
Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy
Improve accounting systems, workflows, and documentation as the company scales
Partner with operations to ensure accurate inventory, commissary costing, and inter-company transactions
Oversee POS, accounting software, and reporting integrations to ensure data integrity
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity across the organization
Manage banking relationships, reconciliations, and cash forecasting
Support debt compliance, lender reporting, and covenant tracking as applicable
Manage and mentor accounting staff or external bookkeeping partners
Serve as a trusted financial partner to Operations, Marketing, and Executive Leadership
Support tax preparation, audits, and coordination with external accountants and advisors
Contribute to long-term financial planning and strategic growth initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred)
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices
Hands-on experience with accounting systems, POS integrations, and financial modeling
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into operational insight
Preferred
Experience in multi-location retail, hospitality, food & beverage, or similar operationally complex businesses preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial foundation of a growing company.
Company
Fox in the Snow Cafes
Fox in the Snow Cafe is a bakery, coffee shop serving up rustic-style baked goods and hand-poured drinks out of three quaint shops in the Italian Village, German Village and New Albany neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase