Controller, Navigator Wine Collection

Boisset Collection • Napa, CA

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Navigator Wine Collection is hiring a hands-on Controller to lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis. The Controller reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the accounting manager and colleagues in production, purchasing, sales, and operations. This role combines traditional Controller responsibilities with systems, data, and business analysis work at an independent wine producer with 41 brands and approximately one million cases produced annually.

The Controller owns the monthly close and delivery of accurate financial statements, strengthens wine production costing, and uses data to explain business performance and support decisions involving margins, inventory, customer profitability, and cash flow. The role serves as the lead accounting resource for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and supports reporting, process improvement, compliance, and accounting operations. The position is based in the South Napa office. It is on-site during a 90-day training period, with a hybrid schedule thereafter to be determined with management.

Requirements

• At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for financial reporting and the monthly close.
• Wine industry accounting experience, including inventory and production costing.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Demonstrated experience personally building financial reports and analyzing data from multiple sources.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and large data sets.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, inventory accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and follow through.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Power BI and familiarity with SQL.
• Familiarity with TTB and state excise tax reporting, including CBMA credits.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity reporting.
• Experience improving accounting processes or implementing financial systems.
• CPA license desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports, explaining variances and trends.
• Review and complete bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and timely posting.
• Coordinate required reporting, intercompany activity, and data alignment with affiliated finance teams and outside advisors.
• Maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections.
• Compare actual results against plan, explain significant variances, and recommend actions.
• Analyze revenue, margins, production costs, inventory, and customer profitability.
• Build and maintain reports using Business Central, the data warehouse, Excel, and other reporting tools.
• Support pricing, purchasing, and operating decisions with practical analysis.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate findings to the CEO and leadership team.
• Maintain accurate costing for bulk wine, dry goods, bottling, and finished goods inventory.
• Reconcile inventory across production partners, bonded facilities, and warehouse locations.
• Review production, storage, and freight charges for accuracy and proper allocation.
• Reconcile inventory and production records to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure cost of goods sold accurately reflects underlying product costs.
• Serve as the lead accounting resource for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and review how inventory, production, purchasing, and sales transactions affect financial reporting.
• Improve data accuracy, reporting, and workflows across departments; develop reports and analyses that clarify business performance.
• Identify automation opportunities and coordinate with technical resources on larger systems or data warehouse development.
• Document procedures and support system changes and testing.
• Oversee monthly federal and state excise tax filings, payments, and supporting reconciliations with the compliance team and outside advisors.
• Track filing deadlines and ensure required work is completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with the outside CPA and support annual reviews, audits, and tax preparation.
• Work with the accounting manager to review AR and AP activity, resolve discrepancies, and address escalated issues.
• Provide financial analysis and support across sales, supply chain, production, and operations.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage at no cost to the employee, starting on the first of the month following the start date.
• HSA with employer contributions.
• Optional vision, accident, critical illness, and other supplemental plans.
• 401(k) eligibility after three months, with a company match of 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed