Assistant Controller

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for performing professional accounting functions, including providing specialized and general financial analysis for the company. This position will manage the corporate accounting systems in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring that financial information is timely, accurate and complete.

Critical Tasks:

Corporate Accounting & Close (30%)

• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting principles and policies.
• Participate in month end close, including maintaining general ledger, sub-ledgers.
• Work with Controller to perform payroll and benefits reconciliation, applying entries to appropriate departments and territories in the GL.

Accounting Special Projects (30%)

• Lead project team for Microsoft Dynamics Navision migration project by YE2022.
• Work with Controller and COO to identify internal process improvements; recommend and implement improvements.

Audit & Asset Protection (10%)

• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations in accordance with GAAP standards.
• In tandem with Controller, manage the external accounting firm in conducting the annual audits.

Analysis & Reporting (20%)

• Generate and file State reports, as needed.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Perform regular inventory turns analysis.
• Perform reconciliations on G/L accounts as needed.
• Filing and maintaining proper records per company and regulatory requirements.

Leadership (10%)

• Work with Controller to develop a strong team of leaders, improving current performance and encouraging and allowing for growth, development and innovation.
• Work with Controller to align the Accounting team with FFWP mission and vision, as well as company's Culture.
• Cultivate cross department relationships to ensure cohesiveness, strong communication and alignment throughout the company allowing for exceptional business results.
• Actively develop your own Leadership style, knowledge and skillset.
• Advise, establish and maintain the integrity of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Professional Requirements :

Education/Experience: BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field plus 3 years of Accounting experience; wine industry a plus.

Skills: Leadership and team process skills. Excellent analytical, problem solving and organization skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and delegate tasks as appropriate. Strong customer service skills with the ability to work successfully in partnership with financial and operations staff at all levels. Project management expertise, including the coordination and monitoring of projects in process, efficient multi-tasking. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Strong analytical skills

Knowledge: Accounting theory and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of external financial reporting requirements. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) preferred. Advanced Excel (including pivot tables & V-Lookup) and Word skills.

Physical : Ability to sit at a computer 6+ hours a day.

The above information is representative of the work performed in this position, however it is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

• Prepare monthly management financial statements
• Cost accounting and general accounting staff
• Publish timely monthly consolidated financial statements
• Prepare financial statements and footnotes to financial statements
• Prepare monthly close journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports and financial statements
• Analyze financial information to prepare financial statements
• Supervising all general accounting functions and accounting staff
• Report to the financial controller
• Distribute financial statements including balance sheet
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations
• Produce monthly financial reporting package
• Prepare monthly financial reporting package
• Prepare all monthly and annual financial statements
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements
• Direct and manage accounting functions including general ledger, journal entries, preparing financial statements, accounts payable, membership accounting and reconciliations
• Conduct financial analysis and accounting responsibilities
• Prepare monthly financial analysis reports
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Managing all accounting activities including fixed asset accounting, general ledger accounting, cash management, tax filing