Job Title: Controller
Employment Type: Regular,
Full-Time
Salary: Dependent on
Experience
Job Location: St. Helena, CA
Job Description: WineTalent is conducting a search for a Controller
for a Napa Valley winery.
Reporting to the
President, the Controller will be responsible for the financial reporting,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general accounting functions
for a winery group in the Napa Valley. This individual will interact closely
with the President and other members of the management team, as well as outside
auditors. The Controller will follow
generally accepted accounting practices, adhering to the policies and
procedures of each of the legal entities. The Controller will manage a team of
unit accountants, providing service and support for all business entities.
Responsibilities Include:
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Preparation of monthly financials including
handling the month end-close process.
o
Post all required monthly journal entries,
reconcile inventory in multiple locations, reconcile other balance sheet
accounts as required, and perform overhead allocations.
o
Report on any significant budget variances.
·
Manage daily accounting tasks including: Accounts
Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Bank reconciliations, daily banking
tasks.
·
Manage all accounting aspects of Human Resources
for the winery including PTO tracking, EDD reporting, workers compensation
management and policy development
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Running commission and bonus reports and
providing data for payroll
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Monitor, track and report on all required
external compliance including wine compliance, water system compliance, TOT
reporting, sales tax returns, etc.
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Assist in providing information for the
budgeting/reforecasting process and the cash forecasting process.
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Manage and be responsible for timely and accurate
monthly, quarterly and year-end closing cycles
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Preparation of financial reports for quarterly
board meetings.
·
Evaluate, recommend and implement policies,
procedures and systems related to company efficiency, productivity and internal
controls
Experience Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration. MBA desirable
·
A minimum 5 years of industry experience in
Finance and minimum 2 years’ experience at a Controller level or higher
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CPA Preferred
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Advanced MS Excel skills
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Extensive experience with QuickBooks
required. Prior experience implementing
new accounting software system required.
