Lick Honest Ice Creams is a fast-growing, multi-location brand known for crafting small-batch ice creams from real, locally sourced ingredients. As we scale, we’re looking for a Financial Controller who can bring structure, clarity, and discipline to our financial operations while supporting confident, informed decision-making at the leadership level.

What You’ll Own

• Full financial visibility across the business—cash flow, liabilities, and operational performance
• Daily and weekly cash management, including prioritization of payments and obligations
• Debt tracking and repayment strategy, built and managed proactively
• Accurate and timely monthly and year-to-date Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets
• Oversight of taxes, insurance, leases, and compliance requirements
• Financial systems, reporting cadence, and process improvements

What You’ll Actually Do

• Turn fragmented financial data into clear, actionable priorities
• Partner with the CEO and operations leaders to guide decisions with real-time insights
• Build and maintain a structured approach to managing debt and financial commitments
• Identify risks early and bring solutions—not just problems
• Establish discipline in how money moves through the business

Who You Are

• Highly self-managed—you take ownership without needing oversight
• Detail-obsessed but able to clearly communicate the big picture
• Fast-moving without sacrificing accuracy
• Systems-minded—you build processes that last, not quick fixes
• Comfortable speaking with executives and translating financial complexity into clarity
• Motivated by bringing stability and structure to a growing company

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, or controller-level roles
• Strong understanding of cash flow management, debt structuring, and financial reporting
• Experience in multi-unit, retail, hospitality, or food & beverage businesses preferred
• Proficiency with accounting systems and financial modeling tools
• CPA or equivalent experience is a plus

Why Lick

• Be a key leader in a mission-driven, high-growth brand
• Direct impact on the financial health and scalability of the company
• Work closely with founders and executive leadership
• Opportunity to build systems and strategy from the ground up
•  Competitive salary + performance-based incentives