CordeValle
Base pay range
$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
The Controller will be joining an ambitious winery at a pivotal moment in its growth journey. Backed by a highly successful team with deep roots in the hospitality industry, the winery is investing heavily in upgrading its facilities, elevating wine quality, and transforming itself into a premier destination winery offering exceptional hospitality and entertainment experiences.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting support. It offers the chance to help shape the financial backbone of a business that is operating with a startup mindset and ambitious growth trajectory. The Controller will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial insight while collaborating closely with the head office accounting team. This is a full-time, onsite position at the winery in San Martin, CA, and presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to grow with a dynamic, evolving organization.
Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Operations
Perform and oversee all hands‑on accounting functions including general ledger entries, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Personally manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Maintain, document, and continuously improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the winery.
Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
Develop financial models and analyses to support operational and strategic initiatives.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California employment and wage‑and‑hour laws as they relate to payroll and financial reporting.
Oversee sales and use tax, excise tax, and alcohol industry‑specific compliance and reporting requirements.
Coordinate audits, reviews, and tax filings with external auditors and advisors.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Inventory & Cost Management
Oversee winery inventory accounting including bulk wine, bottled wine, dry goods, and supplies.
Ensure accurate costing of production, including labor, materials, and overhead.
Partner with operations to improve cost controls, inventory accuracy, and margin performance.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of accounting staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, providing training, and conducting performance evaluations.
Recommend hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination decisions for accounting personnel, or provide input that is given particular weight.
Establish department goals, workflows, and procedures consistent with company objectives.
Serve as a key financial advisor to executive leadership, exercising independent judgment on financial, operational, and compliance‑related matters.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, sales, HR, and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.
Support due diligence, system implementations, and process improvements as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership or controller‑level role.
CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with winery‑specific cost accounting (production, COGS, inventory) is a plus.
Previous winery experience strongly preferred, including experience with wine production accounting, inventory and bulk wine tracking, excise tax reporting, and alcohol industry regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise required.
Advanced Excel skills; exposure to ERP/accounting systems a plus.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving ability.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, multi‑entity environment.
Analytical and detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
Why Join CordeValle
Health & Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Financial Security:
401(k) retirement plan with company match,
company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability (STD), and long‑term disability (LTD)
Time Away:
Paid vacation and sick time, plus paid holidays
Perks:
Complimentary golf and racquet center use, and retail discounts on spa and golf shop products
Professional Growth:
Training and development opportunities in a luxury hospitality environment
Cordevalle Winery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This position is offered as at‑will employment under California law.
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The Controller will be joining an ambitious winery at a pivotal moment in its growth journey. Backed by a highly successful team with deep roots in the hospitality industry, the winery is investing heavily in upgrading its facilities, elevating wine quality, and transforming itself into a premier destination winery offering exceptional hospitality and entertainment experiences.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting support. It offers the chance to help shape the financial backbone of a business that is operating with a startup mindset and ambitious growth trajectory. The Controller will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial insight while collaborating closely with the head office accounting team. This is a full-time, onsite position at the winery in San Martin, CA, and presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to grow with a dynamic, evolving organization.
Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Operations
Perform and oversee all hands‑on accounting functions including general ledger entries, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Personally manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Maintain, document, and continuously improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the winery.
Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
Develop financial models and analyses to support operational and strategic initiatives.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California employment and wage‑and‑hour laws as they relate to payroll and financial reporting.
Oversee sales and use tax, excise tax, and alcohol industry‑specific compliance and reporting requirements.
Coordinate audits, reviews, and tax filings with external auditors and advisors.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Inventory & Cost Management
Oversee winery inventory accounting including bulk wine, bottled wine, dry goods, and supplies.
Ensure accurate costing of production, including labor, materials, and overhead.
Partner with operations to improve cost controls, inventory accuracy, and margin performance.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of accounting staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, providing training, and conducting performance evaluations.
Recommend hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination decisions for accounting personnel, or provide input that is given particular weight.
Establish department goals, workflows, and procedures consistent with company objectives.
Serve as a key financial advisor to executive leadership, exercising independent judgment on financial, operational, and compliance‑related matters.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, sales, HR, and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.
Support due diligence, system implementations, and process improvements as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership or controller‑level role.
CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with winery‑specific cost accounting (production, COGS, inventory) is a plus.
Previous winery experience strongly preferred, including experience with wine production accounting, inventory and bulk wine tracking, excise tax reporting, and alcohol industry regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise required.
Advanced Excel skills; exposure to ERP/accounting systems a plus.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving ability.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, multi‑entity environment.
Analytical and detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
Why Join CordeValle
Health & Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Financial Security:
401(k) retirement plan with company match,
company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability (STD), and long‑term disability (LTD)
Time Away:
Paid vacation and sick time, plus paid holidays
Perks:
Complimentary golf and racquet center use, and retail discounts on spa and golf shop products
Professional Growth:
Training and development opportunities in a luxury hospitality environment
Cordevalle Winery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This position is offered as at‑will employment under California law.
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