We are looking for an Accounting Manager with experience in the beverage alcohol industry (preferred, not required). Qualified candidates should have a strong work ethic and be able to manage people, audits, and the monthly Close process, as well as assist with financial reporting.
Our goal is to strive for efficiency and effectiveness, shorter reporting times and more accurate and relevant reporting. This role requires a leader who takes full ownership of their work and understands the operational significance of the numbers they report.
Responsibilities Include:
Monthly Close & Financial Analysis
- Manage Close calendar and work closely with operations, logistics, and other business units to ensure timeliness
- Prepare & review monthly reconciliations
- Prepare and report on various analytics and variance analysis
- Identify and remediate financial statement and posting errors
- Update and manage standard operating procedure documentation
- Prepare financial reporting under GAAP & perform flux analysis to identify completeness
Team Leader
- Develop and improve key metrics for team
- Review and improve processes for efficiency and effectiveness
- Process data accurately and completely
- Cross-train to cover other accounting functions to cover absences
- Develop training programs for junior accountants to continue to develop WX to be a premier employer of choice in the industry
- Interface with other department leaders to achieve organizational goals
Business Process and Procedure
- Develop strong understanding of business unit operations and activity to support financial reporting and review
- Liaise with business owners to develop and improve operations and reporting
- Liaise with intercompany entities to align and improve intercompany reporting and transactions
- Proactively identify processes and systems to enhance efficiency, reporting, and analysis
- Ensure various controls and processes to safeguard company assets and develop new operational and financial reporting control
- Help integrate new business processes and brands as we continue to grow
Financial Reporting
- Assist with annual US GAAP financial reporting and related audit work
- Assist with annual reporting to parent company under IFRS and related audit work
Required Skills and Education Include:
- 5+ years of experience in a similar Finance and Accounting role, wine industry preferred, or mix of progressive public & private accounting experience
- Undergraduate degree (B.S. in Accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel user
- Experience with major accounting systems, knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision and/or JDE is a plus
- Extremely organized with good time management skills
- Prior team management experience required
Schedule:
- M-W in-office
Business & Leadership Skills
· WORK WITH FIRE & HUSTLE – Works with a sense of urgency. Takes ownership & does whatever it takes. Works hard & play hard. Celebrates successes.
· KNOW YOUR STUFF – Gets it right the first time. Learns from mistakes. Is an expert in their field. Listens & learns from others.
· LASER FOCUS – Understands & believes in the WX Vision. Behaves consistently, and in alignment, with our goals. Achieves more by doing less.
· SELF STARTER – Ability to complete projects independently and with a spirit of urgency; manage multiple priority projects at once; demonstrate flexibility as priorities change.
· VALUE & SUPPORT EACH OTHER – Works collaboratively as a team. Treats others with respect. Champions all forms of diversity.
With offices located in Novato, CA and London, WX offers a unique working environment, with the fast pace of an entrepreneurial start-up and the down-to-earth atmosphere found in the Northern California wine industry. We seek people who are passionate about making a difference in the industry and their careers.
WX Brands is ranked the 13th largest wine company in the U.S. In 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 WX Brands was named by North Bay Business Journal as one of the best places to work.
Perks:
WX offers a competitive benefits package including PTO starting at 19 days per year plus employee pricing on our amazing products! We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes career growth by leaps and bounds while being part of a team-oriented environment that knows how to have fun!
You can find out more by visiting our website: www.wxbrands.com
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in a similar finance and accounting role, or a combination of progressive public and private accounting experience
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Experience with major accounting systems
- Prior team management experience
- Experience in the beverage alcohol or wine industry
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision and/or JDE
- Strong organization and time management skills
What We Do
WHAT WE DO WX develops exclusive brands of wine for retailers around the world. We also offer our own unique portfolio of proprietary wine brands that are sold globally. Products are sourced from 17 countries and sold in 12 countries resulting in over 6 million cases sold worldwide. NATIONAL BRANDS include Bread & Butter Wines, Chronic Cellars, Jamieson Ranch Vineyards portfolio of wines, Our Daily Wines, Jelly Jar Wines, Reckless Love, and Sunday Funday. EXCLUSIVE BRAND clients include Kroger, Whole Foods, Tesco, Total Wine & More, Rite-Aid, Cost Plus World Market, Aldi, Safeway/Albertsons, Sainsbury, CVS, and Trader Joe’s. CONTRACT PRODUCTION SERVICES WX provides custom product development and complete procurement and production services.
