Accounting Manager

Job Description:

ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Premium Winery & Vineyard Estate
Position Overview

A privately owned, ultra-premium winery and vineyard estate in Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with a strong background in luxury wine business operations. This is a senior role reporting directly to the owners and responsible for the financial integrity, compliance, and operational & financial accounting of a highly regarded small-production winery and vineyard operations.

The ideal candidate brings a sophisticated understanding of winery and vineyard accounting, inventory and cost analysis, compliance reporting, and financial stewardship within a premium wine environment where attention to detail, discretion, and precision are essential.

This position is best suited for an accounting professional who values craftsmanship, long-term thinking, operational excellence, and the unique complexities of an estate winery and vineyard operations.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations for winery, vineyard, and related entities
Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations

Manage winery and vineyard cost accounting, including:
Farming costs
Bulk and bottled inventory valuation
Production costing
COGS analysis
Vintage tracking

Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Administer accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and cash management functions
Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
Process and reconcile POS and direct-to-consumer sales activity

Oversee federal and state wine industry compliance, including:
TTB reporting
Excise taxes
Sales tax filings
Direct shipping compliance
ABC licensing and renewals

Support ownership with budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and operational decision-making
Maintain organized accounting procedures, internal controls, and administrative systems
Assist with HR administration and office operations as needed within a small, collaborative business environment

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience within the wine industry
Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and winery-specific accounting practices

Demonstrated experience with:
Winery inventory accounting
Cost accounting
Multi-entity financial management
Compliance reporting
Payroll administration

Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Experience with winery POS, DTC, and eCommerce systems preferred
High level of accuracy, organization, and analytical capability
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong professional judgment, discretion, and communication skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a highly capable and self-directed professional who thrives in a refined, owner-led winery environment where quality, precision, and long-term stewardship are valued above scale.

They will possess the ability to move seamlessly between detailed accounting work and broader operational support while maintaining professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.

Experience within premium or luxury wine brands, estate wineries, or small-production winery and vineyard operations is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits include:

Health Care Coverage
Paid Vacation & Holidays
401(k) with Employer Match
Employee Wine Allocation & Discounts

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