E&J Gallo Winery

Finance/Accounting Manager

E&J Gallo Winery$130K — $195K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree plus 3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management; or Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years supervisory or managerial experience.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
  • Experience in budget preparation and controls.
  • Experience with LEAN concepts and implementations.
  • Proven ability to summarize large amounts of data.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee finance, accounting, and compliance with GAAP standards.
  • Manage proper setup and daily operation of VIP.
  • Ensure accurate accounts payable functions and data integrity.
  • Lead preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial reports.
  • Reconcile and process Retail Incentive Programs (RIPS).
  • Develop automated reporting tools and analyze discrepancies.
  • Guide and develop a high-performing accounting/finance team.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage.
  • 401k plans with profit sharing.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Company holidays.
  • Access to an employee wine shop.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 107180

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite

Application Close Date:

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $130,300 - $195,500

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A Taste Of What You'll Do

Join us at Gallo New Jersey (GNJ) as a Finance/Accounting Manager and play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence for our New Jersey Distributor. In this position, you'll oversee finance, accounting, and compliance with GAAP standards while managing our system of record (VIP) to ensure accurate sales and inventory data. You'll provide strategic financial and business leadership, partnering with cross-functional teams to evaluate the impact of projects, systems, and transactions, and deliver insights on profitability, budget performance, and operational effectiveness.

Your responsibilities will include managing the proper setup and daily operation of VIP, maintaining data integrity, streamlining processes, and ensuring timely and accurate accounts payable functions. You'll reconcile and process Retail Incentive Programs (RIPS), develop automated reporting tools, and analyze discrepancies to drive improvements. You'll lead the preparation, review, and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, providing recommendations that enhance performance and identify cost savings opportunities.

Compliance will be a key focus, including month-end and year-end close activities, general ledger analysis, and coordination with internal and external auditors. You'll ensure all financial controls meet corporate policy and GAAP requirements, while managing state and local tax filings, regulatory reports, and adherence to applicable rules and regulations.

As a people leader, you'll hire, train, and develop a high-performing distributor accounting/finance team, fostering collaboration across departments and serving as a backup for the Distributor Services Manager. You'll guide your team with best practices, encourage innovation, and lead with ownership and accountability. This role also includes participation in corporate projects, union negotiation preparation, and initiatives that require bold thinking and intrapreneurship.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member can thrive. If you are a detail-oriented and strategic finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to GNJ and help us shape the future of our operations.

What You'll Need
  • Master's Degree plus 3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Business Management reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance plus 6 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Business Management reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Minimum of 5 years Supervisory or Managerial experience.
  • Knowledge of accounting and financial principals and financial statements.
  • Experience in budget preparation and controls.
  • Experience with LEAN concepts and implementations.
  • Proven experience working with/summarizing large amounts of data.
  • Experience in working with cross functional teams.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced Excel knowledge needed.
  • Skilled in maintaining an ERP/Mfg. system, SAP and VIP experience a plus.
  • Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
  • Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.


How You'll Stand Out
  • MBA plus 7 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Business Management reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance plus 10 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Business Management reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Experience with financial planning and reporting with strong Excel skills.
  • Experience with managing a system of record, ideally VIP / SAP.
  • Good planning and organization skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills under tight deadlines.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and teamwork oriented.
  • Skilled at supervising and managing staff through clear direction and delegation.
  • Ability to take initiative to actively influence desired outcomes.
  • Strong work and business ethic.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates sense of urgency and goal oriented.
  • Customer oriented.


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Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print
  • The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
  • Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
  • This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
  • It is the Company's policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.


About E&J Gallo Winery

E&J Gallo Winery is a wine and spirits company. The company produces and distributes a variety of wines, including table wines, sparkling wines, and dessert wines. E&J Gallo Winery also produces and distributes spirits, including brandy, gin, rum, tequila, and vodka. The company's products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. E&J Gallo Winery is the largest family-owned winery in the world.
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7,000 employees
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Founded
1933

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