Director of AP/AR
About The Position
At Freixenet Mionetto USA, we don’t just work with world-renowned sparkling wines — we build a workplace people are proud to be part of. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Westchester for two consecutive years, as well as Best Places to Work in New York State and in America in 2024, we’re proud to say we are more than a company. As the U.S. subsidiary of the globally acclaimed Henkell Freixenet, we represent an award-winning portfolio of iconic brands, including Mionetto Prosecco, Freixenet, Segura Viudas Cava, Gloria Ferrer, Korbel California Champagne Cellars, and more. Our portfolio spans legendary wine-growing regions across Italy, Spain, France, the U.K., that have contributed to winemaking history. Our company culture thrives on collaboration, celebration, and growth. From engaging employee events year-round to continued learning opportunities for all employees, Freixenet Mionetto USA continues to invest in our team with generous benefits and more. Come raise a glass with us and discover how you can add some sparkle to your career!
Requirements
- BA/BS degree
- Required experience 10+ years in Accounting/AP/AR; Beverage Alcohol Industry is a plus
- SAP experience preferred
- Knowledge of Concur Invoice is a plus
- Ability to work well with leadership and across multiple departments
- organizational/project management skills
- communication skills and written skills
- in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Nice To Haves
- Beverage Alcohol Industry is a plus
- SAP experience preferred
- Knowledge of Concur Invoice is a plus
Responsibilities
- Ensure on time and accurate payment of invoices and professional response to vendor payment inquiries
- Carry out reconciliation, payment, and dispute resolution with distributors
- Proactively identify key trends and variances impacting cash flow, clean books, and vendor service
- Continually review payment planning and forecasting to improve cash position, efficiency metrics, financial ratios; including establishing staff responsibilities, payment parameters, and setting measurable goals
- Effectively drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and vendor service
- Direct management of 3 team members, including interviewing, hiring and termination, performance management, coaching, and mentoring
- Provide guidance to the team with technical assistance on systems, and support staff with complex problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Audit work of the team to maintain efficiency and accuracy
- Alert executive management to irregularities, trends, and areas of concern with supplier payments, AR agings and cash flow
- Identify borrowing requirements if necessary; propose and implement treasury solutions
- Maintain accurate vendor master data, annual customer credit limit reviews, and credit applications
- Internal loan & interest management
- Run, review, and analyze department reporting systems and provide assessment and feedback of current Key Performance Indicator (KPI) outcomes for the department to staff, and senior leadership
- Ensure proper coding procedures are set and executed for invoices and ensure US GAAP accounting is followed
- Maintain financial information for historical purposes and in accordance with company policies. This includes invoices, documentation, bank information, W9s etc.
- Create Standard Operating Procedures and training manuals for payables & receivables functions
- Manage, prepare and file annual 1099s timely.
- Lead month-end close review and completion for payables & receivables tasks
- Support in external audits
- Ad hoc projects as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Short and long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
