Financial Controller & HR Administrator

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About Saddlehill
Controller to manage our end-to-end financial operations, bookkeeping, and full-lifecycle HR and payroll functions.

Position Summary

The Controller oversees the financial health and administrative operations of Saddlehill Winery & Farmhouse Kitchen. This role bridges financial management (bookkeeping, reporting, cash flow) and human resources management (payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and offboarding). The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong accounting expertise and HR generalist experience in the hospitality or beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Bookkeeping

Manage all general ledger accounting, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and month-end/year-end closing procedures.

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
Maintain cost accounting for winery production, market and on-site hospitality inventory
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and track cash flow across all business entities.
Collaborate with external CPAs for annual tax preparation and compliance audits.

HR & Payroll Administration

Process bi-weekly payroll for all full-time and seasonal staff, ensuring proper tip-pooling calculations and tax withholdings.

Manage full-cycle employee onboarding (background checks, I-9 compliance, orientation) and offboarding (final paychecks, exit documentation).
Oversee employee benefits administration, including healthcare enrollment, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) tracking, and worker's compensation.
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, with direct experience handling full-cycle HR and payroll. Hospitality, restaurant, or winery experience is strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Software: Proficiency with accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Desktop/Online) and payroll systems (e.g., Gusto, ADP, Paychex). Familiarity with restaurant/winery Point-of-Sale (POS) systems (e.g., Toast, Commerce7) is a plus.
• Skills: Strong understanding of GAAP, labor compliance, benefits administration, and cost control. High degree of discretion and confidentiality.