Assistant Controller

Join a respected wine company in Napa, Ca as an Assistant Controller. This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with senior leadership to oversee accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting, and support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organization while helping drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and continued growth.

Please note: This is a 100% onsite position. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite full-time.

Contact Robyn Rosemon directly for more information: 707.387.0299

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting practices comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Administer and optimize financial and business systems while improving coding structures, reporting functionality, and data integrity.
• Develop monthly management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and financial dashboards that provide insight into business performance and key trends.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes through financial analysis, performance monitoring, and recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Manage finished goods inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, physical count oversight, adjustments, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate audit preparation and compliance activities, including financial statement support, tax filings, sales and use tax reporting, and related documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, implement automation, and enhance accounting workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with operations, sales, and leadership teams to support business initiatives, financial modeling, special projects, and strategic decision-making.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting staff while fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a senior-level accounting role with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, inventory accounting, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience supporting external audits, regulatory compliance requirements, and tax reporting activities.
• Proficiency with enterprise accounting, financial reporting, and business management systems.
• Proven ability to prepare and review journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and analyze financial results with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Wine industry experience is highly preferred; experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or inventory-intensive environments will also be considered.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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