Director of Accounting

Duckhorn Portfolio - Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Rosa, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Director of Accounting at The Duckhorn Portfolio is responsible for overseeing the accounting department, managing general accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and US GAAP. This role involves supervising accounting personnel, managing month-end close processes, and collaborating with the Controller to maintain accurate financial reporting. The position also focuses on continuous improvement within the department and provides training and guidance to team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of month-end close reporting, including review of journal entries and monthly reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.
• Review the monthly and quarterly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis prepared by the accounting team.
• Collaborate with Controller to ensure that the financial information is prepared in strict adherence with US GAAP, company policies and procedures, and sound financial management practices.
• Stay current on financial reporting issues.
• Assist with documenting and monitoring of accounting processes and internal controls.
• Supervise accounting team, including guidance, training, direction, and planning.
• Develop and implement accounting related training programs for all departmental employees, including cross training of positions.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the department.
• Provide annual performance reviews of direct reports.
• Review fixed asset accounting records to ensure adherence to GAAP and internal policies.
• Manage and review the import of employee expense reports into the GL.
• Assist with financial audits and preparation of supporting files for financial statements and tax returns.
• Complete ad hoc accounting related requests.
• Serve as back up reviewer for weekly check runs, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Certified public accountant preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including management positions.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards, including advanced accounting principles and the ability to research and apply such principles to complex accounting transactions.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing accuracy.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and organization skills.
• Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A team player attitude; adept at building relationships across the organization.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including possible overtime and weekends during crucial time periods (year-end/quarter-end/month-end reconciliation).
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (pivots, vlookup, sumif, etc.) and proficiency in other Microsoft office programs.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision a plus.
• Experience with BlackLine software, including journal and reconciliation modules, a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision a plus.
• Experience with BlackLine software, including journal and reconciliation modules, a plus.

Benefits

• Health benefits for you and your family, including medical/dental/vision (with a competitively priced employee contribution to premium), and disability, life, & pet insurance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• A 401(k) plan where we invest an amount equal to 10% of your wages in your retirement account, at no cost to you, subject to management discretion and vesting
• A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment
• A company that promotes from within, provides great training and a generous tuition reimbursement program