Controller in New Orleans, Louisiana at Martin Wine Cellar

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

• 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

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

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift