Assistant Controller

Description

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers was founded in 2004 with a simple idea from our founder, Jeff O’Neill, that great wines should be enjoyed by all. We believe those wines must be of exceptional quality, centered around our core belief that doing the right thing for our employees, consumers, partners, and the planet is key to a sustainable future. As our family-owned business has grown, so has our belief in business as a force for good. We are proud to be an industry leader in sustainability and a Certified B Corporation.

We are one of California's largest wineries, with operations in Larkspur, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Parlier, CA. Our award-winning portfolio of consumer brands includes Line 39, FitVine, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble, Charles Woodson’s Intercept, Robert Hall, Allegro Cellars, Ram’s Gate, Substance, ViNO, 209 Gin, and BrandyLab.

The Assistant Controller will report to the Controller and will help to manage/oversee the organization’s accounting activities, including producing accurate and timely financial and management reports, managing accounting processes and systems, and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Lead, develop, and mentor all direct reports, providing support within their roles.

Note: This position will work onsite in our Parlier, CA office. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Accounting:

• Assist the Controller in the direction of the accounting functions of the organization, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of financial statements.
• Manage and supervise the Accounts Receivable (AR) department, ensuring timely billing and collections.
• Assist in the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing month-end journal entries, ensuring accuracy of all company statements. 
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including the annual audited financial statements with footnote disclosures.
• Prepare and/or review monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and other general ledger accounts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements using newer technologies. 
• Work with the Controller to integrate the new ERP within O’Neill and ensure adherence to the new system requirements. 

Internal Controls:

• Evaluate the current status of internal controls and recommend annual updates of processes across departments. 
• Document and implement internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and systems, increasing our capabilities and accuracy annually. 
• Serve as a primary liaison to external auditors.

Forecasting and Long-Range Planning:

• Work with Commercial Finance and Operations Finance to support the monthly Opportunities and Risk (O&R) process for O’Neill.
• Use the O&R and P&Ls provided by the team to maintain a rolling company P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow for review with the CFO. 
• Work with FP&A to continue to enhance O’Neill capital planning processes, including reviews of ROIC with functional areas requesting investment.
• Work with FP&A, Cost Accounting, and Grape Supply to create processes for creating and reconciling variances to manufacturing processes quarterly. 
• Support the CFO on M&A as needed. 
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed 
• AD-HOC projects and reports as requested by management
• Identify and implement sustainable practices within the team/department to align with the company’s environmental goals. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To fulfill this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or equivalent experience is preferred. An MBA is also a plus.
• Recent Experience in public accounting (4+ years in an audit capacity), with progressive levels of responsibility and a solid understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and process automation preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of inventory cost a