Senior Vice President, Accounting

who our client is and what they need…

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company, with ten wineries, eight state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, seven tasting rooms, and over 1,100 coveted acres of vineyards spanning 33 Estate properties. The portfolio features some of North America's most revered brands, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark. The wines are available throughout the United States, on five continents, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.

The Senior Vice President of Accounting, reporting to the CFO, will join the company during one of the most exciting and dynamic periods in the company’s history following a successful IPO in 2021 and the acquisition of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in 2024. Serving as a senior advisor to the senior members of the executive team, you will lead all aspects of the accounting and controllership function, play a key role in the integration process, and guide the evolution of the accounting and controllership processes.

what you will do…

Financial Reporting and SEC Compliance:

• Direct and oversee financial reporting, technical accounting, and SEC reporting processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of SEC forms (10-K, 10-Q, 3, or 4) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Produce monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reports adhering to US GAAP standards.
• Collaborate with Legal, Investor Relations, and other stakeholders to facilitate reporting objectives.
• Prepare Audit Committee materials and manage external auditor relationships.

Technical Accounting:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial activities.
• Serve as a liaison for internal and external audits and tax preparation activities.
• Evaluate material transactions based on US GAAP and SEC rules, guiding appropriate accounting treatments.
• Stay abreast of new accounting rules and lead adoption efforts.

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Manage tax department activities, including annual and quarterly tax provisions and compliance.
• Assess tax risks and benefits associated with transactions or acquisitions.
• Develop and execute tax transformation initiatives to enhance forecasting capabilities.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Attract and retain top talent to achieve departmental objectives.

Audit and Internal Controls:

• Oversee internal audit function and maintain SOX controls for accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Drive rationalization and automation of internal controls to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

M&A Transactions:

• Evaluate potential M&A targets, develop financial models, and oversee due diligence processes.
• Ensure accurate purchase accounting conclusions in accordance with US GAAP.

Requirements

what will make you a top candidate…

Must Have:

• 10+ years of experience in financial reporting, planning, accounting, and general business operations with particular emphasis on business strategy.
• 3+ years’ experience in a public company.
• Public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience in GAAP, SOX compliance, and SEC reporting.
• CPA
• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or related discipline.

Preferred:

• Proven track record of involvement in mergers and acquisitions(M&A), encompassing comprehensive knowledge of due diligence processes and strategic oversight.
• Additional experience and proficiency in tax compliance processes and practices, facilitating comprehensive management of tax-related activities and strategic tax planning initiatives.
• MBA, advanced degree, or finance/accounting certifications.

Benefits

excellent benefits and compensation