Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to join a winery and manufacturing operation in St. Helena, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can lead daily accounting activities, support operational finance, and provide accurate reporting across multiple related entities. The position calls for someone who is comfortable working independently in a lean environment while partnering closely with leadership to maintain strong financial discipline and business continuity. This role requires onsite work in St. Helena 5 days per week and is expected to pay between $60/hr and $70/hr DOE. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities for multiple affiliated entities, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting deadlines• Lead monthly and annual close cycles, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and fixed asset tracking• Produce entity-level and consolidated financial statements, along with supporting analysis for management review and decision-making• Oversee inventory and cost accounting for production, stored materials, finished goods, and allocation of manufacturing-related expenses• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, monitor collections, coordinate vendor disbursements, and maintain cash visibilit.• Support compliance and finance-related administrative processes, including payroll coordination and use of banking or regulatory reporting platforms• Partner with ownership and key stakeholders to improve financial processes, organize reporting workflows, and strengthen operational controls• Maintain continuity of finance operations by documenting procedures, supporting knowledge transfer, and helping stabilize existing accounting practices during team transition

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within winery, manufacturing, agricultural, or other production-based environments. • Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and multi-entity accounting. • Proven experience with inventory valuation and cost accounting in a manufacturing or production setting. • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership in a lean, entrepreneurial organization. • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Enterprise or similar financial systems. • Solid understanding of cash management, payables, receivables, and operational finance processes. • Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with leadership and diverse stakeholder groups. • Mandarin language skills are preferred but not required.

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St. Helena, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to join a winery and manufacturing operation in St. Helena, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can lead daily accounting activities, support operational finance, and provide accurate reporting across multiple related entities. The position calls for someone who is comfortable working independently in a lean environment while partnering closely with leadership to maintain strong financial discipline and business continuity. This role requires onsite work in St. Helena 5 days per week and is expected to pay between $60/hr and $70/hr DOE. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities for multiple affiliated entities, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting deadlines• Lead monthly and annual close cycles, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and fixed asset tracking• Produce entity-level and consolidated financial statements, along with supporting analysis for management review and decision-making• Oversee inventory and cost accounting for production, stored materials, finished goods, and allocation of manufacturing-related expenses• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, monitor collections, coordinate vendor disbursements, and maintain cash visibilit.• Support compliance and finance-related administrative processes, including payroll coordination and use of banking or regulatory reporting platforms• Partner with ownership and key stakeholders to improve financial processes, organize reporting workflows, and strengthen operational controls• Maintain continuity of finance operations by documenting procedures, supporting knowledge transfer, and helping stabilize existing accounting practices during team transition
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z