Tax Manager Winery

Job Summary

BPM LLP is seeking a highly skilled Tax Manager with winery experience to join our expanding Tax practice. This individual will manage complex tax engagements, oversee client relationships across the wine industry, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure exceptional client service. The role offers a hybrid or remote opportunity for candidates with strong winery industry experience.

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr
. Pay will be based on skills and experience.

• Lead and review federal, state, and local tax returns for winery, vineyard, agribusiness, and related consumer product clients.
• Manage tax planning, compliance, and consulting projects, including inventory costing (UNICAP), production accounting, valuation considerations, and state apportionment for multi‑state producers/distributors.
• Provide guidance on beverage alcohol regulations, excise tax considerations, and entity structures unique to the wine sector.
• Conduct technical research and provide practical recommendations tailored to the wine industry.
• Oversee and review ASC 740 tax provision work for applicable clients.
• Champion sustainable workplace practices by supporting remote‑first operations, promoting paperless workflows, and participating in recycling initiatives.

• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high‑quality work.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor staff and seniors; contribute to team training, especially in winery‑specific tax topics.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, including controllers, winemakers, CFOs, and ownership groups.
• Identify opportunities for additional services, cross‑selling, and value‑add offerings within the wine and agribusiness ecosystem.
• Support the firm’s presence in the wine industry through participation in events, associations, and thought leadership.
• Assist in proposal development and onboarding of new clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license, EA or JD.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, with at least 2 years focused on wineries, vineyards, agribusiness, CPG, or manufacturing environments
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• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing staff.

• Strong understanding of wine production cycles, agricultural cost accounting, UNICAP rules, and inventory costing.
• Experience with multi‑entity structures, family‑owned operations, or private equity‑backed wine businesses.
• Familiarity with beverage alcohol regulatory requirements (TTB, excise taxes).
• Experience with cloud‑based accounting/tax software and workflow platforms.

• Balance & Flexibility
  : 14 firm holidays (including 2 floating), Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options
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• Total Rewards
  : personalized benefits, including 401(k) employer match; multiple medical, dental, vision offerings with up to 90% employer‑paid premiums; and pet insurance.
• Well‑Being
  : interactive wellness platform, progressive mental‑health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs).
• Professional Development
  : performance‑based bonuses, tuition reimbursement, dedicated coaching, and rich learning through BPM University
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• Caring people who put others first.
• Self‑starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit.
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view.
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel.
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Accounting