Title: Accounting Manager / Controller – Wine Industry (Napa Valley)
Location: Napa Valley, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Wine / Vineyard / Agriculture
Experience Required: 5+ years in wine industry accounting
Prestigious Napa winery is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager/Controller to join our growing team. This is a full-time, on-site position with some flexibility for remote work. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep wine industry accounting knowledge, and a commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Record-Keeping
Ensure compliance with GAAP standards
Oversee all financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting
Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets
Generate financial statements and reports for management and ownership
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead annual budgeting and planning processes
Monitor financial performance and metrics
Design and maintain cash flow forecasting models
Tax & Compliance
Support preparation of federal and state tax filings
Oversee sales tax reporting and compliance
Team & Risk Management
Lead and support accounting/finance staff
Evaluate business risk and manage insurance policies
Inventory & Vineyard Oversight
Manage inventory reconciliation and costing
Oversee compliance reporting
Experience with vineyard software (e.g., AgCode) preferred
Qualifications:
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred
Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience in the wine industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Cultivate, and other winery/eComm software
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Knowledge of winemaking and viticulture or a strong desire to learn
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Personable, professional, and committed to excellence
Self-starter with strong ownership and follow-through
Detail-oriented with a flexible, can-do attitude
Able to manage multiple priorities in a small team environment
Passionate about the wine industry
Maintains confidentiality and discretion
To Apply:
Please respond with your resume, a letter of introduction, and salary requirements.
