Winery Controller (Outsourced Accounting)

Job Description:

ABOUT NORTHWEST WINE ACCOUNTING

Northwest Wine Accounting is a 100% remote, outsourced accounting firm specializing in the wine industry. We provide comprehensive bookkeeping, controllership, and CFO services tailored to the unique needs of small wineries. Our mission is to serve as a full "outsourced accounting department" for our clients, helping them navigate the complexities of the industry with confidence.

THE ROLE

In this role, you’ll own the accounting function for a small portfolio of winery clients. With the support of a bookkeeper or staff accountant, you’ll fully own your clients’ accounting work end to end, from onboarding and historical cleanup through ongoing month-end close, reporting, and client conversations.

Your work will span the full scope of winery accounting, including cost accounting, sales tax, payroll oversight, coordination with external tax preparers, and custom reporting as needed. You’ll be responsible for reviewing and directing the work of bookkeepers or staff accountants on your clients, exercising independent judgment and determining when issues require escalation.

You’ll meet regularly with clients to walk through financials, improve systems, and resolve issues in a way that builds trust and confidence. This is a hands-on, technical role for someone who enjoys owning complex work, thinking holistically, exercising judgment, and collaborating with other experienced professionals

The ideal candidate will have winery accounting experience at the controller level, be comfortable supporting multiple clients and managing competing priorities, and brings a deep commitment to exceptional client service. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple projects. Familiarity with the unique challenges faced by winery owners and the nuances of wine accounting is a must.

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OUR TEAM

We’re a small, close-knit team passionate about serving our clients and each other. As a fully remote company, collaboration, communication, and responsiveness are essential to our success. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment where change is embraced, challenges are met with creative solutions, and teamwork is the norm, Northwest Wine Accounting could be the perfect fit.

We value transparency, positivity, learning, and collaboration. Documented processes are at the core of how we work together to serve our clients efficiently and effectively. Every team member contributes to building, documenting, and refining our processes.

While we don’t micromanage, we maintain a strong structure to ensure accountability. We expect you to bring your best to the table, and we’ll recognize and value your contributions.

And when we say work-life balance, we mean it: generous PTO, a flexible schedule, and no overtime are the norm.
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QUALIFICTIONS

•  Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Accounting or related field
•  CPA preferred
•  5+ year directly related experience
•  Exceptional client service skills
•  Solutions-oriented mindset
•  Adaptable and proactive approach to managing multiple projects

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

•  Starting salary: $90,000
•  FTE, flexible ramp-up possible
•  100% remote
•  Flexible schedule, no overtime
•  Annual team retreat
•  Generous PTO and paid holidays
•  Reimbursements for CPE and technology expenses
•  Health Reimbursement Arrangement
•  3% IRA match
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TO APPLY

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