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Vp Of Accounting & Finance

United States, St. Helena Employment contract · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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We are looking for an accomplished finance executive to lead the accounting and financial direction of a growing wine business in St Helena, California. This position serves as the senior leader for finance, guiding fiscal strategy, strengthening operational performance, and delivering insights that support executive decision-making. The role combines high-level planning with day-to-day leadership across accounting, forecasting, cash management, compliance, and process improvement.

Job Responsibility

  • Partner with the President and leadership team to shape financial strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, and support pricing and performance decisions
  • Direct core accounting functions, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, inventory valuation, costing, and month-end close activities
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis to help the business make informed strategic choices
  • Deliver meaningful financial analysis to teams across operations, sales, marketing, and hospitality to improve business results
  • Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and capital deployment to align resources with company priorities
  • Maintain a strong control environment by advancing financial policies, governance practices, and risk management processes
  • Manage accurate and timely financial reporting while coordinating effectively with external auditors, tax partners, and regulatory bodies
  • Ensure adherence to applicable financial regulations and industry compliance requirements relevant to the wine sector
  • Review cost structures and profitability across production, vineyard activities, and sales channels to identify efficiency and margin improvement opportunities
  • Lead the finance organization, develop team capability, and evaluate financial systems and technology that improve reporting and operational effectiveness

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including leadership responsibility at the controller, director, or vice president level
  • Background in wine, manufacturing, or other inventory-driven environments with a strong understanding of operational finance
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, annual budgeting, month-end close, general ledger oversight, and cash flow management
  • Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, margin analysis, and internal control frameworks
  • Ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and translate financial information into practical business recommendations
  • Experience with accounting platforms such as Business Central
  • familiarity with warehouse management tools is a plus
  • Exposure to industry systems including Innovint and ShipCompliant, along with knowledge of applicable compliance and reporting requirements

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with warehouse management tools
  • Exposure to industry systems including Innovint and ShipCompliant

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training
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