Accounting Manager

About Piermont Brands

Piermont Brands is an independent beverage alcohol company focused on importing, building, and scaling premium wine and spirits brands across the United States. The company partners with global producers and manages distribution, logistics, and brand development through a growing national network.

Operating at the intersection of supply chain execution, distributor relationships, and brand growth, Piermont Brands requires strong financial infrastructure to support inventory management, margin visibility, and operational scalability. The team values accountability, practicality, and building systems that enable sustainable growth.

Role Overview

Piermont Brands is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee the company’s accounting function and financial operations. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and building scalable processes as the business continues to grow.

The Controller will work closely with leadership and external advisors while owning the integrity of the company’s financials. This is an operational accounting role suited for someone comfortable working in a fast-paced startup or entrepreneurial environment, particularly within businesses that manage inventory, distribution, and multi-entity complexity.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial records
• Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and consistent accounting policies
• Perform and review account reconciliations

Inventory & Systems Oversight

• Oversee accounting related to inventory, COGS, and margin reporting
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting
• Support and maintain integrations between accounting systems and operational platforms
• Work within or alongside Cin7 to ensure alignment between inventory, purchasing, and financial reporting

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management processes
• Coordinate payroll accounting and related reconciliations
• Improve workflows, documentation, and internal controls
• Implement scalable accounting procedures and automation where appropriate

Budgeting & Financial Support

• Assist leadership with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Perform variance analysis and provide operational financial insights
• Monitor cash flow and working capital needs

Compliance & External Coordination

• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors
• Support annual tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain organized financial documentation and audit readiness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience working with U.S. accounting standards (U.S. GAAP)
• Strong experience managing full-cycle accounting and monthly close processes
• Experience overseeing accounting operations independently
• Strong reconciliation and internal controls mindset
• Prior experience working in a startup, high-growth, or family office environment
• Comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial company

Preferred Experience

• Experience in beverage alcohol, consumer packaged goods (CPG), distribution, or inventory-based businesses
• Familiarity with Cin7 or comparable inventory/ERP systems strongly preferred
• Experience working with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting platforms
• Experience supporting multi-entity or scaling organizations
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting foundation of a growing beverage company while working closely with leadership on operational and financial decision-making. The Controller will play a key role in creating reliable financial visibility as Piermont Brands continues to expand.