Controller

Cakebread Cellars; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-focused culture

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation, Sick, Volunteer and Holiday

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cakebread Cellars is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee timely month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting for Cakebread Cellars and related entities.

Responsibilities include leading internal controls, audit coordination, tax return preparation, and staff development to maintain high-quality financial operations in a wine industry setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years’ experience as Controller in manufacturing, multi-unit retail, hospitality, food or similar industry; wine industry preferred.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and various technology applications.
• Strong people management with the ability to recruit, retain, and develop a talented accounting team.
• Results-oriented with a track record of success in accomplishing objectives on schedule and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely, accurate month-end close for Cakebread Cellars and related party vineyard entities.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and other supporting schedules for accurate financial records.
• Lead development and execution of financial, accounting and treasury internal controls; manage annual financial statement audit and tax return preparation.
• Support tax planning and compliance activities, including consolidating taxable income forecasts and distributions, and providing information for tax returns.
• Provides direction, leadership, and management; supports staff in developing and executing events/activities with high quality.
• Ensures staff function as a mutually supportive team with positive morale and high job satisfaction, fostering development.
• Drives process improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to be part of an industry and company that values employees, specializes in making a fun and high-quality product and appreciates work/life balance? If so, Cakebread Cellars has an open position for you. Our story begins in 1973 with a piece of land, a family passionate about wine, and a community of friends and partners who helped bring Cakebread Cellars to life. We value sustainability in all aspects of our business. We respect the land and our management of it – treating the soil, water and climate with care and respect with regard to the next generation. Cakebread Cellars' wines don't just reflect the personalities of the vineyards, they also reflect the spirit of all our employees who make our wines and winery remarkable.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the CFO, the Controller, manages timely and accurate delivery of financial information and reporting. Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting of all Cakebread family entities, completing analysis, and providing guidance, development and support to direct reports.

What we will ask you to do:

• Ensures timely, accurate month-end close for the following entities: Cakebread Cellars and all related party vineyard entities.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and other supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Lead the development and execution of financial, accounting and treasury internal controls and ensure that reported results are in compliance with reporting standards. Includes management of annual financial statement audit and tax return preparation.
• Support tax planning and compliance activities, including consolidating taxable income forecasts, coordinating tax distributions, dividend payments, and shareholder distributions, and providing information and analyses required for tax return preparation.
• Provides direction, leadership, and management. Providing necessary support/tools to staff in order to assist them in developing, implementing, and executing all events/activities with a high degree of quality.
• Ensures staff functions as a mutually supportive team with positive morale and high job satisfaction, fostering an atmosphere that encourages group and individual development.
• Drives process improvements.

What you should bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred
• 7+ years’ experience as Controller in a manufacturing, multi‑unit retail, hospitality, food or similar industry. Wine industry experience is preferred.
• Strong people management with the ability to recruit, retain, and develop a talented accounting team
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and various technology applications.
• Results-oriented with a track record of success in accomplishing objectives on schedule and enjoy participating in and leading projects to improve systems and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stoop, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, kneel; talk or hear.
• Sufficient digital manipulation skills to utilize a computer keyboard.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time.

What we will bring to the table:

• Employee focused culture
• Health care benefit offerings including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Vacation, Sick, Volunteer and Holiday pay
• Employee discounts

Cakebread Cellars is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We will respect your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Pay Transparency Notice: The salary range offered for this position is $165,000.00-$180,000.00. This salary range represents what we anticipate to pay for this position. However, actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and education. The Company reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.