Director of Accounting

BECOME OUR BEST INGREDIENT...

Bring your talent to the mix at Empire Merchants, a world-class distributor of fine wines and spirits. Quality people are our best ingredient for success in this thriving, established industry. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people looking to grow their careers at a premier Distributor of Choice that serves more than 10,000 NY Metro area restaurants, hotels, clubs and retail outlets. In return, Empire Merchants can offer you the perfect combination of exceptional benefits and compensation, superior industry training on all levels along in a fun, high-energy environment.  Want to look forward to Mondays?

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible all aspects of the company’s financial records.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS

• Financial analysis & reporting, including expenses, gross profit and other financial statement line items.
• Preparation and issuance of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages, including financial statements, M&A and footnote disclosures within GAAP & other technical pronouncements.
• Supervise monthly close process by ensuring journal entries reflect all corporate financial transactions, including authorization of bank fund transfers and expense invoices.
• Management of audits
• Staff development and training 
• Systems implementation/automation
• Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Banking Relations 
• Financial Systems Design & Implementation
• Internal Control design and review
• Tax planning
• Tax reporting, sales tax, 1099, 1099R, W-2, etc.
• Cash Management 
• Management & Administration of capital projects
• Advance use of financial accounting software & computer enterprise system
• Management of accounts payable & accounting departments.
• Interaction with payroll and benefits departments.
• Interaction with Supplier accounting department
• Supplier & customer relations.
• Invoice review and approval.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting Manager, Accountants, Bookkeepers, Clerks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor Degree or higher
• CPA

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum five years work related experience.

SKILLS:

• Computer proficiency 
• Verbal communications
• Organizational skills

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

• CPA

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of accounting regulations, systems and internal control standards
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to plan and organize work with changing priorities
• Ability to work within difficult and inflexible deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people
• Ability to participate as part of a team
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
•  Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
•  Ability to operate telephone
•  Ability to operate desktop or laptop computer
•  Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
•  Ability to access and produce information from a computer
•  Ability to understand and produce written material

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 plus annual bonus potential
• Monthly Automobile allowance
• 16 Observed Holidays, PTO, vacation accrual
• Health Plan options (medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, parental leave, and other voluntary plans), 401K (with Company Contributions).
• Flexible Spending Account and Pre-Tax Transit Commuter Program, industry certifications (WSET), tuition reimbursement and more.
• The range is an estimate for this position.  The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the associate is regularly exposed normal business office environment. The ability to share workspace, travel by car or train, dress in proper business attire, attend evening meetings and meet deadlines are all requirements of this position. Associate is often required to be in the market and may require exposure to inclement weather.

Salary : $140,000 - $170,000