Wine & Spirits Recruiting Looking for Financial Director at United States Full Time

Finance Director role with a growing earlier-stage craft whiskey distillery. Reporting to the CEO, the ideal candidate will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial and accounting tasks of the business.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide financial guidance and analysis to the CEO, Management team and the Board on strategic and operational aspects of financial management for the organization.
• Management and reporting of all accounting transactions, including inventory and balance sheet, the purchase and sales ledger, payroll, tax & duty etc.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for the annual business plan. Support the CEO and GM in building risk-managed financial forecasts that reflect business strategy.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to provide accurate P&L and cash flow forecasting
• Collaborate with the GM and sales teams to set pricing in new markets that will deliver strong gross profit while ensuring that prices align to sales goals.
• Manage investor relations and provide accurate information in line with investor accounting policies. Own investor performance reporting and track against KPI’s.
• Ensure the company meets all of its legal, tax and excise obligations in respect of the production and sale of whiskey.
• Ongoing management and improvement of accounting/inventory software. Ensuring reporting is set up to cover a complex production business with inventory and work-in-progress held in multiple locations. Ensure procedures are adhered to and team are educated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related industry experience
• 5-10 years’ experience in FP&A and accounting for a distillery or winery with responsibility and/or visibility into the entire functional business (not just an isolated function)
• Experience planning and accounting for aged products and inventory
• Experience working and reporting for an investor-backed company
• Experience working with an earlier stage company and being and instrumental part of its sustained growth
• Experience working with NetSuite preferred
• Passion and enthusiasm for the distilled spirits business, especially whiskey
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-driven and collaborative work-style with enthusiasm for rolling up your sleeves and helping build a growing company

NOTE: Please only apply if you have the required background and experience. We will only be able to respond to candidates with appropriate qualifications. Also, you must be authorized to work in the US.