Assistant Controller - Ink Grade Estate

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to serve the following affiliated entities (Estates):

Ink Grade is a Napa Valley estate creating single-vineyard wines of remarkable intensity and grace. Rooted firmly in the east side of Howell Mountain and the product of a distinct microclimate and rugged terrain, Ink Grade seek to honor the heritage of this vineyard and the purity of mountain fruit. This cult brand's primary focus is on direct sales with a select wholesale allocation.

Haynes|Trailside is a historical estate in Napa, CA. We are situated at the heart of the Coombsville AVA just east of Downtown Napa, one of the cooler regions of the Napa Valley. Producing around 100 tons of fruit each year, Haynes Vineyard has 32 acres planted to a number of varietals being farmed organically with biodynamic emphasis. With a winegrowing first philosophy, we take great care and pride in how we treat the soil. Our farming focuses to maintain the quality and longevity of our old vine plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which were both planted in 1967.

General Position Overview:

This position owns the collection and recording of financial data and drives the analysis of monthly results of the Estates. The ideal candidate is a strategic accounting and finance leader with a passion toward operational excellence, great attention to detail and proven ability to work successfully with leadership. It will interact highly with winemakers, estate directors and management of affiliated entities. As the organization implements new technologies and the needs of the team evolve, the ideal candidate will be willing to take on new or additional responsibilities. The Estates implemented Microsoft Business Central and plans to implement additional technology. The ideal candidate will embrace and be heavily involved with the implementation of these technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Own the general ledger for Estates and ensure timely recording of transactions, including but not limited to the following:
  • DTC sales and cash collection
  • Deferred revenue
  • Grape purchases
  • Cost accounting (grapes and finished wine)
  • Inventory (tracking, transfers, location reconciliations, book-to-physical adjustments, etc.)
  • Prepaids
  • Accruals
• Coordinate with outsourced accounts payable to ensure bills are recorded and paid timely
• Cash management, including oversight of the weekly cash models
• Streamline and manage the monthly close process, with partnership of affiliated entities
• Partner with the FP&A team to prepare monthly financial statements, including variance reporting, and present to management as necessary
• Assist FP&A team with annual budgeting cycle
• Coordinate/assist with Compliance Manager on all compliance reporting including sales tax
• Support/liaison for tax reporting
• Partner with outside accountants and service providers as necessary
• Ad-hoc analysis as necessary to support the Estates
• Lead audits / reviews as necessary
• Key team member in the continued implementation of new technologies, including but not limited to:
• ERP: Microsoft Business Central
• POS/e-commerce system: Commerce7
• Forecasting: Adaptive

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, CPA is a plus
• 7+ years of accounting work experience preferred, with a successful track record of advancement within an organization.
• Experience in the wine industry or other CPG industry is a plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP and how to balance that with managerial accounting, which is inevitably more important to executive and owner decision-making
• Advance skills in Excel and proficient with other Microsoft office programs is a plus
• ERP experience, notably Microsoft Navision or Microsoft Business Central, is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills: written and oral. Ability to communicate with employees at all levels
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Other Requirements:

Employee must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable by company standards.

Benefits Include:

• Highly Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan (80% Employer Paid)
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off / Sick Time / Floating Personal Holiday / Twelve Company Holidays
• 401K Retirement Account with Company Match (Quarterly Eligibility)
• Quarterly Wine Allocations
• Health Club Membership
• Company Provided Wellness Programs
• Employee of the Quarter/Year Program