Director Production Finance

$151,843 - $237,498/Yr

Delicato Family Vineyards - Manteca, CA

Full-time - Senior

Manteca, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Director of Production Finance at Delicato Family Wines plays a pivotal role in the financial management of winery operations. Reporting directly to the Vice President & Controller, this strategic position is essential for driving total cost analysis that informs key business decisions. The Director will partner closely with the business to support winery operations, guide production opportunities, and facilitate new product development. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of financial processes and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that align with the company's strategic goals. In this capacity, the Director will oversee and manage departmental activities, ensuring that team performance aligns with the company's objectives. A significant aspect of this role involves modeling and promoting a constructive company culture, holding oneself and others accountable for demonstrating behaviors that reflect the company's values. The Director will also be responsible for developing and implementing operational and individual goals that foster employee development and productivity. The Director will engage in continuous research of best practices and industry trends, ensuring compliance with regulatory changes while striving for operational improvements. This includes executing departmental financial objectives through budget preparation, expenditure scheduling, variance analysis, and corrective action initiation. The role is critical in achieving departmental results that contribute to the effective delivery of the strategic plan. Additionally, the Director will play a key role as a thought partner to the COO and production business leaders, managing data-driven cost analysis to support critical business decisions. Establishing financial processes and performance reporting aligned with the company's strategies will be a primary focus. The Director will also drive real-time cost analysis and reporting, playing a critical role in the planning, budgeting, and forecasting of production costs and variances. By analyzing cost variances and inventory movements, the Director will proactively identify potential issues and implement resolutions, ensuring continuous improvement in cost analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, directs, and manages departmental activities and team performance
• Drives and models company culture and holds self, peers, and direct reports accountable for demonstrating a constructive company culture
• Develops and implements clearly defined operational and individual goals to develop employees and achieve productivity levels
• Researches best practices, stays abreast of industry trends, and maintains awareness of regulatory changes to ensure compliance
• Executes departmental financial objectives by preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action
• Achieves departmental results to ensure the effective delivery of the strategic plan
• Develops staffing needs; attracts, motivates, and retains a workforce with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Promotes and ensures a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
• Leads the way and prepares departmental staff for success in a continually changing environment
• Fosters a work environment that encourages creative thinking, promotes flexibility, and drives innovation
• Addresses employee issues, concerns, and complaints in an objective and confidential manner
• Ensures compliance and consistent application of company policies, initiatives, and decisions
• Coaches, guides, and develops direct reports; fully engages in the GPS (Performance Management) process

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of accounting or finance experience, or equivalent
• Experience in wine and food manufacturing strongly preferred
• 5+ years leadership experience, including team management and communication
• Modern accounting, cost accounting, and financial concepts knowledge
• Critical thinker with excellent analytical skills
• Strong Excel spreadsheet and database skills
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wine & merchandise discounts
• Gym discounts
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents