Accounting Manager (5+ years progressive Accounting Exp Rqd.)

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St. Helena (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Frog’s Leap Winery in Saint Helena, CA seeks an Accounting Manager with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience to lead the monthly close, AR/AP, payroll support, and internal controls. You will supervise one direct report and partner with the CFO to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You’ll oversee cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and tax filings across state lines, driving process improvements while preserving winery‑level culture and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

5+ years progressive accounting experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
Fluent in Excel; Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF are essential tools.
Analytical yet adaptable with problem-solving and communication skills.
Willingness to learn new systems and improve processes.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly close with accuracy and timeliness from reconciliations to journal entries and reporting.
Supervise and mentor one direct report in AR/AP, ensuring accurate vendor payments and customer billing.
Support payroll processing and other accounting activities to ensure compliance.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Accounting Seed

Commerce7

Innovint

Salesforce

Job description

Frog’s Leap Winery

Accounting Manager (5+ years progressive Accounting Exp Rqd.)

Saint Helena, CA, US

Salary: $110-130,000

Job Type: Full-time

About The Role

At Frog’s Leap, balance isn’t just for the wines, it’s for the books, too. As our Accounting Manager, you’ll love precision, process, and the quiet satisfaction of everything reconciling *just so*. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll keep our financial operations flowing smoothly — from accounts payable to cost accounting, compliance to fixed assets — ensuring that every dollar (and decimal) lands right where it should. You’ll lead with precision, partner with purpose, and collaborate with heart, managing one direct report and working hand-in-hand with small teams across our family winery. Together, you’ll track the journey of each bottle from vine to vintage to final sale — weaving accuracy, insight, and accountability into everything we do. This role is made for someone who values both meticulous process and meaningful impact — someone who wants to support a sustainable business with a strong culture and shared purpose: making wines of terroir, responsibly farmed, sustainably produced, and joyfully shared.

What You’ll Cultivate

Financial Operations & Oversight

Manage the monthly close process with accuracy and timeliness — from reconciliations to journal entries to reporting — ensuring every number tells a complete story.
Supervise and mentor your direct report in the AR/AP function, making sure vendors are paid, customers are billed, and processes reflect our values of integrity and care.
Support payroll processing and other accounting activities to keep everything compliant and consistent.

Cost Accounting & Inventory

Oversee cost accounting and inventory tracking across production, cellar, and warehouse operations — capturing true costs from grape to glass.
Reconcile outside warehouse inventories and ensure product costing accurately reflects our work in the vineyard and cellar.
Partner with production teams on quarterly farming billings, harvest accounting, and overhead tracking to keep costs rooted in reality.

Compliance & Reporting

Prepare and file winery compliance reports including sales tax, excise tax, 702s, and 1099s — ensuring accuracy and peace of mind come audit time.
Maintain retail licensing and filings across multiple states, staying ahead of changing compliance requirements.
Compile organized supporting schedules for the annual CPA review and assist with insurance renewals and audits.

Fixed Assets & Long-Term Planning

Manage fixed assets, tracking additions, retirements, and depreciation to keep long-term records strong and steady.
Prepare annual property tax filings with precision and timeliness.
Support the CFO with analyses and projects that shape long-term financial strategy and decision-making.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

Evaluate accounting workflows and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability.
Collaborate across departments to align financial data with operational and strategic goals— making sure every team has the data they need to succeed.
Foster a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement, because even the best systems benefit from thoughtful pruning.

Who You Are

**You bring 5-7+ years of progressive general accounting experience**, including at least one year in a supervisory role. (Bonus points if you’ve worked in the wine or consumer goods industry!)
**You are fluent in the language of Excel**. Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFs aren’t just tools — they’re your storytelling superpowers. You see the narrative behind the numbers (and we won’t tell if you have a favorite formula or two).
**You are analytical yet adaptable.** You’re equal parts detail detective and agile problem‑solver, ready to pivot gracefully when the unexpected pops up — with creativity, persistence, and calm under pressure.
**You are self‑starting and curious.** You don’t wait for direction, you seek it out. You enjoy learning new systems, taking initiative, and leaving processes better than you found them.
**You are tech‑comfortable (and maybe a little tech‑curious).** Experience with Accounting Seed, Commerce7, Innovint or Salesforce is a plus, but your real strength is a willingness to dig in and optimize tools for better workflows.
**You are a clear and approachable communicator.** Whether you’re explaining journal entries to non‑finance teammates or working with external partners, you make financial information easy to understand and grounded in purpose.
**You are organized and dependable.** You thrive in an environment with competing priorities, keeping projects moving and meeting deadlines, even during the busiest seasons.
**You are committed to continuous improvement.** You don’t just maintain the books — you tend them like a vineyard, pruning inefficiencies and nurturing growth toward smarter, simpler, more sustainable results.

What’s In It for You

Work/ Life balance encouraged, so we offer up to 17 PTO days per calendar year (plus a birthday holiday!)
Full Suite of Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program/Additional FSA and Voluntary health plans. And to sweeten the deal, we pay 90% of the medical premiums for employees.
401(k) Retirement plan with company match. Cha-ching!
Health and Wellness Reimbursement to encourage your wellness‑minded extracurricular activities.
Fresh organic produce from our edible gardens and orchards during the growing season.
Annual Wine Allocation. If we have to explain why, this gig probably isn’t for you.

Why Frog’s Leap?

Legacy: Family‑owned since 1981, farming 200+ acres organically. No herbicides, no pretense‑just wines of balance, restraint and deep respect for the natural expression of the vine.
Impact: Your work sustains a pioneering Napa Valley family winery, while optimizing climate‑friendly programs (like our keg initiative) to broaden sustainability efforts that keep Frog’s Leap, and our planet, thriving.
Growth: Every great leap starts with solid footing. Here, you’ll find the space and support to stretch your skills, deepen your expertise, and take that next big leap in your career. Whether you’re a solid Senior Accountant ready to leap forward or an Accounting Manager looking to grow your impact, we’ll give you the tools, trust, and encouragement to keep leaping ahead.

About Frog’s Leap

John Williams founded Frog’s Leap in 1981 and the winery has been family owned and operated ever since. You can learn more about our history and winemaking philosophy on our website; but it’s important to know up front that we are passionate about our Mission to make wines of terroir, responsibly farmed, sustainably produced and joyfully shared | Hacer vinos de terruno, cultivados con responsabilidad, producidos de manera sostenible, y compartidos con alegria.

Pay Transparency

Our targeted compensation range is $110-130k; the final offer will vary depending on experience.

Frog’s Leap is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe every member of our team is a key contributor to our collective success and we are looking to hire capable and committed individuals from diverse backgrounds, who will bring their unique personal perspectives and interests to their professional role.

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