Accounting Manager: Lead GAAP, Close & Team Growth

Crimson Wine Group; Napa (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

The Crimson Wine Group seeks an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, and month-end close. This role collaborates with management to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will partner with auditors, support budgeting and forecasting, and mentor a team of accounting staff while upholding GAAP and SOX standards. A CPA or public company experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years of related experience in a comparable role.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory, GAAP, and SOX.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve accounting processes, reporting and productivity.
• Business Central software experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the general accounting team, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and the general ledger.
• Execute the accurate and timely completion of the month end, 5-day close process.
• Review and approve journal entries and all associated general ledger account reconciliations.
• Perform quarterly flux analysis on key general ledger accounts.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate with external auditors, including responding to requests and assisting in the preparation of audit schedules.
• Collaborate with other team members to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting process for accounting department and related expenses.
• Assist in managing key relationships with outside accountants, auditors and other professionals as required.
• Maintain, evaluate, and implement internal accounting controls compliant with SOX requirements.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly Sales Tax filings reconciliations.
• Review and oversee annual 1099 filings.
• Review and oversee annual property tax renewals and billings.
• Effectively manage and mentor staff; providing training, timely reviews and performance evaluations to continue their professional development within the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Crimson Wine Group seeks an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, and month-end close. This role collaborates with management to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will partner with auditors, support budgeting and forecasting, and mentor a team of accounting staff while upholding GAAP and SOX standards. A CPA or public company experience is valued.