VP of Accounting & Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished finance executive to lead the accounting and financial direction of a growing wine business in St Helena, California. This position serves as the senior leader for finance, guiding fiscal strategy, strengthening operational performance, and delivering insights that support executive decision-making. The role combines high-level planning with day-to-day leadership across accounting, forecasting, cash management, compliance, and process improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with the President and leadership team to shape financial strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, and support pricing and performance decisions.
• Direct core accounting functions, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, inventory valuation, costing, and month-end close activities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis to help the business make informed strategic choices.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis to teams across operations, sales, marketing, and hospitality to improve business results.
• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and capital deployment to align resources with company priorities.
• Maintain a strong control environment by advancing financial policies, governance practices, and risk management processes.
• Manage accurate and timely financial reporting while coordinating effectively with external auditors, tax partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure adherence to applicable financial regulations and industry compliance requirements relevant to the wine sector.
• Review cost structures and profitability across production, vineyard activities, and sales channels to identify efficiency and margin improvement opportunities.
• Lead the finance organization, develop team capability, and evaluate financial systems and technology that improve reporting and operational effectiveness.