Accounting Manager

Are you looking to be part of an industry and company that values employees, specializes in making a fun and high-quality product and appreciates work/life balance? If so, Cakebread Cellars has an open position for you. Our story begins in 1973 with a piece of land, a family passionate about wine and a community of friends and partners who helped bring Cakebread Cellars to life.

Cakebread Cellars' wines don't just reflect the personalities of the vineyards, they also reflect the spirit of all of our employees who make our wines and winery remarkable.

We want to continue to build on that spirit by adding a talented Accounting Manager to our team. Under the direction of the Controller, you will manage timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and reporting. Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, month‑end and year‑end close, financial reporting of all Cakebread family entities, completing analysis, and providing guidance, development and support to direct reports.

• We are a family owned winery with an established reputation for producing world‑class wines
• Our success is built on quality, consistency, and continuity - characteristics we apply equally to the people, grapes, and operations of the winery
• We are all about our company culture, so much so, that it’s our #1 priority
• We believe in the good life. With 90 employees, there are enough resources to go around so you can enjoy life and all the benefits we have to offer
• We value sustainability in all aspects of our business. We respect the land and our management of it – treating the soil, water and climate with care and respect with regard to the next generation

• Work with extraordinarily passionate people. Top talent wants to work with top talent
• Be an integral part of a family owned company where everyone knows your name
• Stay sharp and broaden your knowledge base, achieve new heights with a team dedicated to your professional growth
• Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

• Ensure timely month‑end close
• Manage and prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement and departmental expense summaries
• Provide direction, leadership, and management. Provide necessary support and tools to staff to assist them in developing, implementing, and executing all events and activities with a high degree of quality
• Issue financial statements to management with supporting narrative
• Review and/or prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review all accounts payable batches for appropriate expense coding and documentation approvals
• Review all accounts receivable and billing batches
• Analyze and review general ledgers for unusual items or incorrect postings
• Review inventory costing for accuracy and unusual variances; report to management on notable trends and variances
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets, including farming activity budgets
• Assist in tax related tasks including but not limited to: consolidating forecasts for taxable income analysis, coordinating tax distributions, dividend payments, and other shareholder distributions, and providing support required for tax return preparation
• Support annual financial statement audit and tax return preparation
• Partner with Controller, CFO and business partners to ensure timely and accurate financial data and analysis is provided to support key business decisions

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA a plus
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in a people management role
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization.
• Proven leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with other financial systems. AMS preferred
• Wine industry experience or public accounting experience is desirable
• Versatile and flexible person who can easily shift gears between fast‑paced, dynamic situations and more moderate paced situations, demonstrating patience and enthusiasm while retaining motivation and a strong sense of closure / completion

• Competitive salary including profit sharing
• Employee focused culture
• Full health care benefits options including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K plan with company match
• Vacation, sick, volunteer and holiday pay
• Employee discounts
• Leadership development opportunities

Cakebread Cellars is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We will respect your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.