Director of Finance And Accounting

Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-ḿ

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage in Napa, CA, seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls for SMNC and related units. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on accounting expertise in manufacturing.

The selected candidate will partner with the GM/USA CEO, manage a small accounting staff, oversee intercompany flows, inventory costing, and ensure US GAAP compliance. This position offers strategic visibility within the Oeneo group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience including 5+ years in leadership.
• Manufacturing accounting experience including cost and inventory accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team and oversee monthly/annual closes.
• Partner with GM/USA CEO on strategic projects and capital investments.
• Manage intercompany flows and multi-entity consolidation for SMNC and affiliates.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership in accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

US GAAP expertise

Intercompany accounting

Multi-entity consolidation

Financial analysis & partner"ship

Verbal and written communication

Inventory costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage is a leading cooperage that combines nearly two centuries of tradition with more than four decades of oenological research to craft top-quality oak barrels. Located in Napa, California, near Highway 12 and Highway 29, the facility serves many of North America’s most recognized wineries, distilleries, and breweries. The company provides a full range of barrels, foudres, and oak alternatives tailored to the needs of beverage producers. Team members contribute to products that directly support premium wine, spirits, and beer production in a dynamic and respected industry.

The Director of Finance leads financial reporting for Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage, Inc. (SMNC), with operations in Napa, Fine Northern Oak (FNO), and an Arkansas (AR) lumber mill. SMNC is part of the Oeneo SA group, a public company listed on the French stock exchange.

The role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, both internally and to the Seguin Moreau corporate and Oeneo France finance teams, and provides management with the financial analysis needed to run the business.

The position also oversees accounting services provided to DIAM Closures for their USA operations, another Oeneo Group company.

Supervises 3 to 4 accounting staff.

Performs duties as the Secretary of the Corporation.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for accurate and timely reporting of financial information including internal financial statements, external reporting packages to Oeneo SA and statutory (tax / legal) reporting. The position serves as a strategic finance partner to the General Manager / USA CEO, leads budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, and is responsible for leading and developing the accounting staff. The position also leads management accounting and analysis, including product costing, pricing, commercial costs, and revenue.

Key Duties

Monthly

• Prepare monthly financial statements in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Reconcile sales reports to the G/L and report in BFC
• Prepare BFC financial statement reporting for Oeneo (Napa, FNO, and AR)
• Prepare the P/L forecast and variance analysis against budget and prior year
• Prepare the monthly cash forecast and monitor A/R aging
• Perform monthly management control analysis of material, labor, and overhead costs by activity, including operating KPIs
• Prepare monthly commentary on financial results
• Meet all Group monthly closing deadlines and partner regularly with the SMFR financial control team on reporting results
• Prepare, post, or review adjusting journal entries
• Reconcile or review general ledger accounts

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, including performance reviews and succession planning
• Set up online wire payments for GM/CEO approval
• Review and approve G/L coding of A/P invoices and A/P check runs
• Partner with the GM/CEO on strategic projects, capital investment decisions, and business performance
• Support Seguin Moreau France (SMFR) and the Oeneo accounting group with requests as needed
• Maintain banking relationships
• Calculate product costing for each division
• Own the inventory control process across all sites to ensure accurate inventory at all times, including count procedures, reconciliation to the general ledger, and valuation
• Track wood yields (log, dry stave, and barrel) and perform detailed inventory valuation at every stage, including seasoning staves by vintage
• Partner regularly with the Seguin Moreau Group Operations Manager on product costs, yields, and inventory
• Maintain fixed asset and accumulated depreciation schedules by division
• Review and reconcile Napa sales portfolio reports
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Roll out and apply Group strategy and procedures locally

Periodic and Annual

• Prepare the annual budget
• Manage the annual and mid-year financial statement audits
• Prepare semi-annual financial statement reporting in Magnitude for Oeneo consolidation
• Manage SMFR–SMNC intercompany flows, ensuring full traceability of inbound and outbound transactions, and reconcile and report intercompany balances in BFC semi-annually ahead of each closing
• Prepare deferred income tax calculations for the annual audit
• Prepare income tax schedules and information for the outside tax CPA
• Manage the line of credit, including annual renewal and audit
• Manage general liability insurance renewals and provide information to insurers
• Manage health plan renewals and costs in partnership with the HR Manager
• Administer the company 401(k) plan
• Document and verify Board of Directors minutes, meetings, and resolutions
• Travel 2–3 times annually to other SMNC sites, such as Malvern, Arkansas, and to France as required

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role at a mid-size company
• Manufacturing accounting experience, including cost and inventory accounting, required; Wine or Spirits industry experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or other ERP software; ERP implementation or migration experience helpful
• Accuracy and attention to detail are a must
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain an accounting team; takes initiative and consistently meets deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Business-partner mindset with agility, rigor, and the judgment to raise alerts early
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and working knowledge of IFRS; experience reporting to a foreign parent company preferred
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation, intercompany accounting, and foreign exchange
• Ability to speak French is a plus but not required

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and sick leave

Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.