Sr. Corporate Accountant, Sales and Marketing

Heaven Hill Brands•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Accountant – Sales & Marketing is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting activities related to revenue, sales, marketing, customer programs, and other commercial accounting activities for Heaven Hill’s U.S. and Global entities. This role ensures sales and marketing-related accounting activities are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. This position operates within a multi-entity environment with recurring close deadlines, multiple revenue streams, and cross-functional coordination with Sales, Marketing, Shared Services, FP&A, Operations, and external partners. The role supports the monthly close process through preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, analysis, and financial reporting related to commercial accounting activities while also providing oversight and support for Visitor Center accounting activities and related financial reporting. The position plays a key role in maintaining balance sheet integrity, supporting audit readiness, improving the accuracy and efficiency of commercial accounting processes, and supporting scalable accounting operations as the business continues to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a multi-entity, global organization
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accrual accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience supporting revenue, sales, marketing, or commercial accounting activities
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
Attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA or MBA
Experience with IFS (ERP system)
Experience in distilled spirits, manufacturing, or CPG industry

Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries related to revenue, marketing, commissions, rebates, royalties, customer programs, freight allocations, and other sales and marketing-related accounting activities
Prepare and maintain reconciliations for sales and marketing-related balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy
Analyze sales and marketing-related expenses and investigate fluctuations or reconciling items as needed
Supporting activities related to customer accruals, distributor support programs, commissions, royalties, depletions, and promotional activities
Serve as an accounting resource to Sales and Marketing teams by providing guidance on accounting treatment, expense coding, and compliance with Heaven Hill accounting policies and procedures
Supervise and support the Visitor Center Accountant, including review of reconciliations, journal entries, and close activities related to Visitor Center operations
Support accounting for multiple revenue streams and sales platforms, including interfaces and reconciliations related to retail, ecommerce, and customer sales activity
Provide guidance and support related to Visitor Center accounting processes, controls, reporting, and issue resolution
Prepare supporting schedules, analysis, and documentation for financial reporting and management review
Support compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards
Support transactional tax accounting activities related to sales and marketing operations, including sales and use tax, excise tax, VAT, GST, and related reconciliations as assigned
Support internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation, reconciliations, and analysis related to sales and marketing accounting activities
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency within commercial accounting processes
Support implementation of process improvements, automation initiatives, system enhancements, and standardized procedures
Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives impacting sales and marketing accounting activities