BPM LLP · 1 week ago
Tax Manager with Winery Experience
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expBPM LLP is seeking a highly skilled Tax Manager with winery experience to join their expanding Tax practice. This individual will manage complex tax engagements and oversee client relationships across the wine industry, ensuring exceptional client service and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Hiring Manager
Kerry Vicente
Responsibilities
Lead and review federal, state, and local tax returns for winery, vineyard, agribusiness, and related consumer product clients
Manage tax planning, compliance, and consulting projects, including inventory costing (UNICAP), production accounting, valuation considerations, and state apportionment for multi-state producers/distributors
Provide guidance on beverage alcohol regulations, excise tax considerations, and entity structures unique to the wine sector
Conduct technical research and provide practical recommendations tailored to the wine industry
Oversee and review ASC 740 tax provision work for applicable clients
Champion sustainable workplace practices by supporting remote-first operations, promoting paperless workflows through digital collaboration tools, participating in recycling initiatives to minimize paper use, and consistently demonstrate alignment with BPM’s values
Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality work
Supervise, develop, and mentor staff and seniors; contribute to team training, especially in winery-specific tax topics
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, including controllers, winemakers, CFOs, and ownership groups
Identify opportunities for additional services, cross‑selling, and value‑add offerings within the wine and agribusiness ecosystem
Support the firm’s presence in the wine industry through participation in events, associations, and thought leadership
Assist in proposal development and onboarding of new clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA license, EA or JD
5+ years of public accounting tax experience, with at least 2 years focused on wineries, vineyards, agribusiness, CPG, or manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing staff
Preferred
Strong understanding of wine production cycles, agricultural cost accounting, UNICAP rules, and inventory costing
Experience with multi-entity structures, family-owned operations, or private equity–backed wine businesses
Familiarity with beverage alcohol regulatory requirements (TTB, excise taxes)
Experience with cloud-based accounting/tax software and workflow platforms
Benefits
14 firm holidays (including 2 floating)
Flex PTO
Paid family leave
Winter break
Summer hours
Remote work options
401(k) employer match
Multiple medical, dental, vision offerings with up to 90% employer‑paid premiums
Pet insurance
Interactive wellness platform
Progressive mental‑health resources
Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
Performance‑based bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Dedicated coaching
Rich learning through BPM University
Company
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