Anticipated Start Date: 7/1/2026

Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, is seeking to add a Compliance Specialist to our team.

The Compliance Specialist will be key member of our internal Compliance team, supporting our customer-first culture and ensuring regulatory excellence across the organization. This role combines regulatory research, project ownership, state agency communication, and hands-on execution. Responsibilities range from managing license applications and renewals to coordinating brand registrations and supporting compliance initiatives across the business. By staying current with federal, state, and local winery regulations, this position plays a critical role in preventing fines, penalties, and production delays. The Compliance Specialist helps safeguard the legal integrity of our operations while enabling efficient and compliant business practices.



Essential Responsibilities 

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting 

Prepare, submit, and track regulatory filings including COLAs, formulas, brand registrations, license applications, renewals, and state product registrations. 
Complete and submit required compliance reporting, including monthly wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) reports. 
File state price postings, CRV reporting, and other required state submissions. 
File FBNs with County Clerk offices and applicable agencies. 
Maintain and track company licenses and permits; coordinate renewals and ensure timely submission. 
Ensure all custom wine production activities comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and industry standards. 
Stay current on evolving alcohol beverage laws and regulations and implement necessary compliance updates. 



Labeling & Product Compliance 

Support all aspects of wine labeling compliance, including formula approvals, COLAs, and regulatory review. 
Review and approve new items and product setups to ensure accuracy for production, inventory, tax, and compliance reporting. 
Support new product and business development by researching regulatory requirements from TTB, FDA, and applicable state agencies. 



Cross-Functional Collaboration & Client Support 

Partner cross-functionally with production, sales, and business development teams to resolve complex compliance matters and support a seamless client experience.
Collaborate interdepartmentally to ensure products meet compliance standards prior to release to market.
Perform compliance review and approval of new customers during onboarding.
Collaborate with the Sr. Compliance Manager to develop, maintain, and improve compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Support the implementation of process improvements and compliance best practices. 



Documentation, Audit Support & Recordkeeping 

Maintain organized compliance records, tracking logs, and regulatory documentation to support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.
Create and maintain compliance tracking tools, summaries, and spreadsheets to support reporting and operational needs.
Ensure records are complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
Ad hoc research and other tasks as directed.



Requirements 
The successful candidate’s background includes: 

3+ years of experience in winery compliance or a related regulatory role.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements within the custom wine production and alcohol beverage industry.
Working knowledge of the three-tier distribution system.
Experience with compliance and ERP systems (e.g., ShipCompliant, Vintrace, NetSuite, or similar) preferred.
Familiarity with TTB systems, including COLAs Online, Formulas Online, and PONL.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and regulatory integrity.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to evolving client and regulatory needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large datasets.
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information. 


Summary:

Established in 2007 in Northern California by wine industry veterans Rebecca Faust and Bruce Lundquist, Rack & Riddle was founded with the mission to craft superior sparkling wines. Through years of steadfast dedication and thoughtful expansion, Rack & Riddle has become the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States with 3.5 million cases of capacity. An exceptional winemaking team dedicated to the mastery of sparkling wine supported by state-of-the-art technology, delivers turnkey grape-to-bottle, wine-to-bottle, and private label sparkling wine services with tank sizes ranging from 500 to 100,000 gallons. Four modern wineries located in Healdsburg, Geyserville and Lodi specialize in Méthode Champenoise, Charmat, and in-line carbonation solutions producing the best of all things sparkling. The company prides itself on being an upstanding member of the communities in which it operates and is committed to operating fairly, ethically, and sustainably.


Rack & Riddle is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.


This role's compensation is anticipated to fit within the stated range. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend on numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate skills, knowledge, and education.