Accounting Manager / Controller – Wine Industry (Napa Valley)

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.