At the Family of Silver Oak, we believe great wines begin with great people. Our family of luxury wine brands is built on a commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and a culture where people are valued and empowered to make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Controller to lead our Accounting team and oversee the financial operations of our multi-entity wine business. This is an opportunity for a seasoned accounting leader who enjoys developing people, strengthening financial processes, and partnering with leaders to support business success.

About the Position
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller plays a key role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of our winery, vineyard, hospitality, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale businesses.

You'll serve as a trusted financial partner across the organization, providing meaningful insights, strengthening financial processes, and supporting informed business decisions. You'll lead our Accounting team, oversee financial reporting and compliance, and ensure our financial operations support the evolving needs of the business.

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, collaborative leadership style—someone who understands the details while keeping the bigger picture in focus.

What You'll Do

Lead Financial Operations & Reporting
Oversee accounting operations across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls. You'll lead the monthly close process, review financial statements and reconciliations, and provide oversight of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions. You'll also manage the unique complexities of winery accounting, including bulk wine, production costs, and wholesale distributor transactions.

Partner on Financial Planning & Business Decisions
Work closely with the CFO and department leaders to lead annual operating and capital budgeting, provide meaningful financial analysis, and support sound business decisions. You'll oversee cash management, banking activities, lender reporting, and financial covenant compliance while helping leaders understand financial performance and opportunities.

Strengthen Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain effective accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance with applicable financial, tax, and alcohol-industry requirements. You'll serve as the primary contact for external auditors, lenders, tax advisors, and insurance partners, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and responsible financial oversight.

Improve Financial Systems & Processes
Lead accounting system improvements and identify opportunities to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and reporting. You'll oversee Microsoft Dynamics GP and connected business platforms, resolve integration challenges, and collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes.

Lead & Develop the Accounting Team
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to our Accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll also partner with leaders across Sales, Hospitality, Winemaking, Vineyard, Marketing, HR, and IT, serving as a trusted resource and helping teams navigate financial processes and business needs.

What You Bring
•  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
•  Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including five years in a supervisory role and two years as an Assistant Controller or Controller.
•  Experience with multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, external audits, and lender reporting.
•  Winery or agriculture industry experience preferred.
•  Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams.
•  Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
•  Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems; Microsoft Dynamics GP experience preferred.
•  Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
•  A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

The Leader We're Looking For
Beyond technical expertise, we're looking for someone who values people, partnership, and operational excellence. Someone who can balance strategic thinking with financial oversight, enjoys solving complex problems, and takes pride in developing a strong team.

Our values of Integrity, Joy, Care, and Fearlessness guide how we work together, and we're looking for a leader who will bring those values to life.

Why Join Us?
At the Family of Silver Oak, you'll be part of an organization that values its people, invests in their development, and takes pride in the wines and experiences we create. We offer a collaborative environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a respected family of luxury wine brands.

Interested in joining the Bunch?
We invite qualified candidates to apply and explore the opportunity to grow their careers with the Family of Silver Oak.