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CordeValle · 2 days ago

Controller

San Martin, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

CordeValle is an ambitious winery at a pivotal moment in its growth journey, seeking a Controller to shape the financial backbone of the business. The role involves overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with the head office accounting team to support the winery's growth and operational initiatives.

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Hiring Manager

Marlene DaRosa, PHRca

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee all hands-on accounting functions including general ledger entries, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost accounting

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Personally manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

Maintain, document, and continuously improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the winery

Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis and recommendations

Develop financial models and analyses to support operational and strategic initiatives

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California employment and wage-and-hour laws as they relate to payroll and financial reporting

Oversee sales and use tax, excise tax, and alcohol industry–specific compliance and reporting requirements

Coordinate audits, reviews, and tax filings with external auditors and advisors

Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

Oversee winery inventory accounting including bulk wine, bottled wine, dry goods, and supplies

Ensure accurate costing of production, including labor, materials, and overhead

Partner with operations to improve cost controls, inventory accuracy, and margin performance

Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of accounting staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, providing training, and conducting performance evaluations

Recommend hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination decisions for accounting personnel, or provide input that is given particular weight

Establish department goals, workflows, and procedures consistent with company objectives

Serve as a key financial advisor to executive leadership, exercising independent judgment on financial, operational, and compliance-related matters

Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, HR, and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement

Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, HR, and executive leadership

Support due diligence, system implementations, and process improvements as needed

Qualification

CPACMAGAAPQuickBooks EnterpriseWine production accountingAdvanced ExcelAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership or controller-level role

Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with winery-specific cost accounting (production, COGS, inventory) is a plus

Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise required

Advanced Excel skills; exposure to ERP/accounting systems a plus

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving ability

Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, multi-entity environment

Analytical and detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity

Preferred

CPA or CMA strongly preferred

Previous winery experience strongly preferred, including experience with wine production accounting, inventory and bulk wine tracking, excise tax reporting, and alcohol industry regulatory requirements