Grand Cru Liquid Assets · 14 hours ago
Controller
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expGrand Cru Liquid Assets is expanding and seeking a Controller to lead their accounting and financial operations. This high-impact role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and providing insights to support executive decisions.
Wine & Spirits
Responsibilities
Prepare and present internal and external financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process to guide company goals and performance
Manage cash flow and provide clear, actionable reporting to ownership
Hire, mentor, and develop accounting team members to build a high-performance culture
Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions across departments
Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements, including sales tax, payroll, and federal/state filings
Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of financial data
Coordinate vendor audits, maintain strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable vendor terms and optimize margins and reduce costs
Collaborate initially with the external CPA firm to enhance balance sheet accuracy and P&L integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
GAAP knowledge
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-departmental collaboration skills
Proficiency in QuickBooks and familiarity with GAAP compliance
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
Proven success in developing financial processes and improving systems
Preferred
Master's preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred
Benefits
Quarterly Discretionary Performance Bonuses
Medical/Dental/Vision (50% employer contribution)
401(k) with Safe Harbor
PTO
Paid holidays
Employee wine perks
A growth path into CFO
Company
Grand Cru Liquid Assets
Grand Cru Liquid Assets: Your source for the world's most sought-after wines.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase