Controller

CONTROLLER - David Y. Martin, Jr., LLC dba Martin Wine Cellar & Wines Unlimited

Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where your financial expertise is valued and your ideas contribute directly to success?

Join David Y. Martin, Jr, LLC, a trusted leader in wine, spirits, and gourmet food since 1946. As a highly skilled Controller, you will play a crucial role in our finance team, helping to drive our continued growth. This full-time, on-site position offers a Monday to Friday day shift schedule, providing a balanced work-life experience. You will gain valuable industry knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere.

Controller Core Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, identifying solutions to discrepancies in financial records. Prepare accurate financial statements on a pre-determined schedule.
• Oversee personnel and transaction processing across accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting, including all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the COO, IT department and Inventory department personnel to maintain financial records and system processes.
• Maintain robust internal controls at both the corporate office and individual retail locations to mitigate fraud and asset loss. Work with the financial team to review and suggest improvements to internal controls and policies as needed.
• Manage compliance and filing preparations for local, state, and federal taxes including sales taxes and permits.

Controller Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• Knowledge of US GAAP is essential
• 5-7 years progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management capacity is mandatory
• CPA is desirable
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Infor Distribution A+ computer system is favorable

Controller Soft Skills Needed

• Leadership, collaboration skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while remaining calm under pressure

Controller Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training

Martin's (Formally Martin Wine Cellar), family-owned and operated since 1946, specializes in wine, spirits, imported beer, gourmet food, and gift baskets. We believe that employee ability, energy, and ideas contribute to our ongoing success. As one of the leading wine and spirits retailers in America, we offer a solid benefit and compensation package, the opportunity for professional growth, and the advantage of working with teams of experienced staff in our industry. Please consider joining our team and in the meantime, join us for a tasting event, let us cater your next event, stop by for lunch, or explore our website to learn all about wine and food.

Pay: $80000.00 - $100000.00 / year

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site

Bienville. 4221 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA, 70119