Compliance & Pricing Manager

Rhinegeist Brewery; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

17 days PTO

Disability Insurance

Dependent Care Spending

Job summary

Rhinegeist Brewery is seeking a Compliance & Pricing Manager to oversee state and federal registrations, ensure accurate pricing across markets, and maintain data integrity in the ERP system. The role partners with Sales and Finance to ensure compliant, competitive pricing strategies while managing documentation and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication, and the ability to meet tight regulatory deadlines in a dynamic craft beverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, or related field.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills to meet regulatory deadlines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and Google Suite.
• Strong analytical skill set with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory oversight: manage state/federal brand registrations and COLAs for Rhinegeist's portfolio.
• Policy management: develop internal compliance policies to meet state and federal regulations.
• Regulatory liaison: point of contact for regulatory agencies, ensuring filings are accurate and timely.
• Documentation management: maintain organized registration docs and state/wholesaler status tracking.
• NIF process: manage Wholesaler New Item Form data for market entry.
• Pricing strategy execution: work with Sales to input and execute pricing strategies.
• ERP maintenance: manage product pricing structures within Encompass ERP for 100% accuracy.
• Master pricing file: maintain a comprehensive master pricing file for the organization.
• Wholesaler records: maintain accurate wholesaler records and pricing data in ERP.
• Sales support: provide pricing/compliance data to Sales for market execution.
• Audit preparation: lead audits related to pricing integrity and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance or related field

Tools

Encompass ERP

VIP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Rhinegeist Brewery is a regional craft brewery based in the historic Over-The-Rhine in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. We have built a strong and dedicated team of employees that believe in the power of beer to bring people together, create fantastic ideas, and build a community. Our unique group of employees believes that it is our responsibility to make inspiring beverages and cultivate memorable experiences. We strive to find high-quality, creative solutions with a fierce spirit of independence as we grow. At Rhinegeist, we welcome all people and thrive on a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary:

The Compliance & Pricing Manager is a critical leadership and operational role responsible for ensuring Rhinegeist Brewery’s full portfolio of beverages is legally registered and accurately priced across all markets. This position oversees the complex, deadline-driven processes of state and federal brand registration, manages the integrity of the master pricing file, and acts as the primary liaison between Sales leadership, the Finance department, and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate is a strategic, analytical thinker who thrives on maintaining precise, compliant records and driving process efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions:

• Regulatory Oversight: Manage and maintain state and federal (TTB) brand registrations for Rhinegeist's complete beverage portfolio. This includes processing all label approvals (COLAs) and product approvals.
• Policy Management: Develop and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to all relevant state and federal regulations.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for state and federal regulatory agencies, ensuring all filings are accurate and timely.
• Documentation Management: Maintain meticulously organized registration documentation and status tracking sheets for item setup by state and wholesaler.
• NIF Process: Manage the Wholesaler New Item Form (NIF) process, ensuring all product data is compliant before market entry.
• Pricing Strategy Execution: Work directly with Sales leadership to manage the input, setup, and execution of retail and distributor pricing strategies.
• ERP Maintenance: Manage all product pricing structures within the Encompass ERP system, ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Master Pricing File: Maintain a comprehensive, accurate, and accountable master pricing file for the entire organization.
• Wholesaler Records: Manage accurate wholesaler customer records and specific pricing information within the ERP system.

Support & Reporting

• Sales Support: Provide accurate and timely pricing and compliance data to the Sales team to support market execution.
• Audit Preparation: Lead internal and external audits related to pricing integrity and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills to adhere to rigid regulatory deadlines.
• Highly organized with an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to multitask.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and Google Suite.
• Strong analytical skill set.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance or pricing coordination, preferably in the alcohol beverage industry.
• Experience with Encompass ERP, VIP, and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• A genuine love for craft beer is a plus.

Even if you don’t check every single box in this job description, we encourage you to apply—your unique background might be exactly what our team needs. Additionally, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Benefits at Rhinegeist

• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 17 days of PTO
• Employee Paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability/Additional Life Insurance
• Dependent Care – Flexible Spending Account