Finance Professional

Huber's Orchard & Winery•Borden, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Professional is responsible for leading all accounting operations across Huber's family of businesses. This is a hands-on, highly visible role that requires both technical depth and the interpersonal ability to work effectively in a family-owned, multigenerational environment. This position will serve as a key resource to ownership in financial reporting, strategic planning, compliance, and the continued development of financial systems and controls across all divisions. The Finance Professional will work in close collaboration with the company's existing Treasury function, which oversees banking relationships and cash management, ensuring a seamless and well-coordinated financial operation across all entities. Huber's is a seventh-generation, family-owned agritourism and beverage alcohol enterprise operating across multiple business divisions including farming and agriculture, a winery, a distillery, retail, a farm market, a café, event facilities, and a play park. We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial functions across the enterprise and serve as a trusted financial partner to ownership and senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in a senior accounting role
Demonstrated experience managing financial operations in a multi-entity environment
Hands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing or production accounting
Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise, including PO and Inventory Management Control.
Knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, financial reporting, inventory mgmt. and internal controls
Indiana state and federal tax knowledge
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism

Nice To Haves

CPA designation strongly preferred
Experience in beverage alcohol manufacturing — winery, distillery, or brewery
Familiarity with TTB compliance and reporting
Experience in agriculture, farm operations, retail, hospitality, or agritourism
Family-owned or closely held business

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day accounting functions including financial reporting, general ledger management, auditing, compliance, internal controls, inventory, and payments system.
Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across all business entities
Develop and maintain division-level profit and loss statements for each operating division
Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to ownership and senior leadership
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department and division leaders
Own the month-end and year-end close processes
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and general ledger reconciliation
Manage cash flow forecasting and reporting
Administer document retention programs and ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements
Oversee and optimize QuickBooks Enterprise across all entities and divisions
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements including IN state tax
Establish and enforce standard operating procedures to protect company assets
Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls across all business units
Coordinate with external CPA firm, legal counsel, banking partners, and other outside advisors as needed
Evaluate, implement, and administer accounting systems and technology
Identify and execute opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy
Develop financial dashboards and KPI reporting tools to support leadership decision-making
Build and document accounting procedures and controls where gaps exist
Work closely with and provide guidance to accounting staff, HR, and IT functions
Partner with department and division heads to support operational and financial goals
Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to ownership and non-financial managers
Collaborate closely with the Treasury function on banking relationships, cash management, and cash flow coordination across all business entities
Support the onboarding and development of accounting team members