Financial Controller & HR Administrator

Saddlehill Cellars; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Saddlehill Cellars seeks a Controller to oversee all financial operations and full-lifecycle HR/payroll for our winery and kitchen operations. You will manage general ledger, intercompany accounting, inventory costings, and reporting while ensuring payroll accuracy and benefits administration.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge and confidentiality, with collaboration with external CPAs for tax and audits. Hospitality experience is highly valued as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting/finance with full-cycle HR/payroll experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and payroll systems.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR and month-end close.
• Prepare P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Maintain winery production cost accounting and inventory.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking.
• Coordinate with CPAs for tax and audits.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for all staff.
• Handle onboarding/offboarding and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and maintain records.
• Serve as payroll/benefits liaison for employees.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

HR & Payroll

GAAP & Compliance

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

QuickBooks

Gusto

ADP

Paychex

Toast

Commerce7

Job description

About Saddlehill

Controller to manage our end-to-end financial operations, bookkeeping, and full-lifecycle HR and payroll functions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position Summary

The Controller oversees the financial health and administrative operations of Saddlehill Winery & Farmhouse Kitchen. This role bridges financial management (bookkeeping, reporting, cash flow) and human resources management (payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and offboarding). The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong accounting expertise and HR generalist experience in the hospitality or beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Bookkeeping

• Manage all general ledger accounting, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and month-end/year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Maintain cost accounting for winery production, market and on-site hospitality inventory
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and track cash flow across all business entities.
• Collaborate with external CPAs for annual tax preparation and compliance audits.

HR & Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all full-time and seasonal staff, ensuring proper tip-pooling calculations and tax withholdings.
• Manage full-cycle employee onboarding (background checks, I-9 compliance, orientation) and offboarding (final paychecks, exit documentation).
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including healthcare enrollment, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) tracking, and worker's compensation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, with direct experience handling full-cycle HR and payroll. Hospitality, restaurant, or winery experience is strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Software: Proficiency with accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Desktop/Online) and payroll systems (e.g., Gusto, ADP, Paychex). Familiarity with restaurant/winery Point-of-Sale (POS) systems (e.g., Toast, Commerce7) is a plus.
• Skills: Strong understanding of GAAP, labor compliance, benefits administration, and cost control. High degree of discretion and confidentiality.