Assistant Controller at Robert Half

About the Opportunity

Robert Half is partnering with a prestigious, globally backed winery estate to hire an Assistant Controller who will play a critical role in leading onsite accounting operations. This position offers direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to contribute during an exciting phase of growth and operational refinement. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving accurate financial reporting, supporting multi-entity operations, and enhancing processes across both estate and distribution activities. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical strength, operational awareness, and a proactive approach to improving how things get done.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations with full ownership of the general ledger across multiple entities
• Manage and execute the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Oversee inventory accounting, including COGS analysis, landed cost, and cost tracking
• Handle intercompany transactions and support consolidation efforts in partnership with leadership
• Prepare reconciliations, analyze variances, and deliver insights into financial performance
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support operations and inform business decisions
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to support scalability
• Develop reporting tools and assist with budgeting and forecasting efforts
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a small accounting team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
• Background in winery operations strongly preferred; will consider manufacturing or other inventory-heavy industries
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience working within ERP systems
• Solid foundation in inventory accounting, including costing and cost analysis
• Demonstrated experience in multi-entity environments, including intercompany activity, ownership of month-end close, and financial statement preparation

What will set you apart

• Self-sufficient and confident- able to step in and take ownership without heavy oversight
• Sharp, accountable, and comfortable being the go-to for accounting operations
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple moving pieces simultaneously
• Naturally inquisitive with a mindset geared toward process improvement and operational efficiency
• Equally comfortable operating at a strategic level while staying close to the details
• Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment with opportunity to build and refine processes

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