Amaterra Wines · 14 hours ago
Controller
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmaterra Wines is a unique winery located near downtown Portland, offering a luxurious experience with stunning views. They are seeking a Controller to lead their accounting and finance functions, manage financial operations, and provide strategic insights to optimize profitability across their Winery, Restaurant, Events, and Retail operations.
Food and BeverageWine And SpiritsWinery
Responsibilities
Model the Amaterra Values in decision-making and in interactions with team members and guests
Interpret financial statements and analyze trends, variances, and operating efficiencies
Proactively communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to management to influence operational decisions and improve profitability
Self-manage workload with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks
Complete required paperwork and filings with a high degree of accuracy
Passion for food, wine, and hospitality
Oversee and maintain all financial reporting and financial systems, including periodic Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow, Inventory and, Labor Management reports for each business line and location
Perform hands-on transactional accounting tasks, including month-end close, reconciliations, and day-to-day oversight of AP/AR, payroll processing, and treasury functions
Prepare necessary tax/audit schedules for annual reporting
Manage budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditures, and cash flow
Conduct in-depth financial analysis on labor costs, providing recommendations for optimal staffing levels in restaurant and events operations to balance service quality and profitability
Analyze and recommend pricing strategies for events, menus, and other offerings to maximize margins while remaining competitive
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to provide real-time insights on key metrics (e.g., labor efficiency, cost trends, sales performance) for the Director of Operations and management team
Forecasting and modeling for future growth and sales
Monitor shrinkage, inventory controls, variances, and fixed assets; investigate and address issues
Oversee accounts payable/receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing
Implement and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Collaborate with operations managers on proformas, pre-opening estimates, and pricing models
Responsible for liquor tax filings with the proper governmental agencies
Participate and work in special events at the winery and/or restaurant, which may include evening or weekend hours
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred
CPA or CMA designation preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior accounting/finance role within the hospitality industry (restaurant, hotel, events, or winery preferred), including multi-line businesses
Proven hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting, including month-end close, financial reporting, inventory control, food/beverage costing, and labor analysis
Wine inventory and sales channel accounting knowledge, COGS analysis, and vintage analysis
High level of competence in Office 365 including Excel, Teams, SharePoint and office programs
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving improvements
Preferred
MBA preferred
CPA or CMA designation preferred
Knowledge of restaurant and wine focused applications such as Commerce 7, Tock, Toast and Tripleseat desired, but not required
Benefits
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
Education assistance
Bonus and retirement plans
Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Resource Program
Supplemental insurance options
Company
Amaterra Wines
Amaterra Wines produces diverse wines and offers elevated tasting experiences in Portland's West Hills.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Marcus Breuer
Chief Executive Officer
Werner G. Nistler
Founder
Recent News
2024-11-12
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