Assistant Controller

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Napa, California. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and delivering meaningful analysis that helps guide business decisions. The position also partners closely with leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, and ensure timely reporting across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Support monthly closing activities by maintaining the general ledger and related subledgers while helping ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
• Partner with the Controller to reconcile payroll and benefits activity and allocate entries correctly across departments and business units.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review key accounts regularly to uphold strong accounting accuracy and control standards.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by coordinating schedules, documentation, and communication with external audit partners.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting through monthly and quarterly analysis that supports planning and operational visibility.
• Produce required state filings and maintain organized financial records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze inventory performance and turnover trends to help identify issues and support informed operational decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, recommend practical solutions, and help implement process enhancements.
• Collaborate across departments to promote clear communication, alignment, and effective financial support throughout the business.
• Help reinforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls while supporting the development of a high-performing team culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience; 3 or more years in a winery environment is strongly preferred.

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

• Experience supporting audits, preparing financial analyses, and working with external reporting requirements.

• Strong Excel skills, including functions such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP, with overall proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work well with finance and operations teams at multiple levels.

For immediate consideration, please call Amanda Howell at 707-578-3355.

Compensation

$110,000.00-$130,000.00 Yearly

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