Vice President - Accounting

Company: Heaven Hill Brands
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description:\n\nThis role is an office position based in Louisville, Kentucky. What the Role Is The VP, Accounting is a key member of the Finance Leadership team, providing advice to the executive team as to both current and future financial operations. The position leads the accounting team to deliver timely and accurate data to the business and other stakeholders, which is necessary to enhance the data-informed decision-making process of the company and its employees. How You Will Spend Your Time?Set accounting strategy for the enterpriseLead, coach, train, and develop accounting departmentEnsure proper allocation of resourcesBuild cross-functional collaborationFoster better ownership of process throughout the organizationIdentify process improvements and lead process for change – challenge the status quoDrive adoption of technology, including AI, to automate and streamline processOversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements for all individual companies and currencies, while also reviewing the global consolidated statementsEnsure proper presentation of stand-alone and consolidated company financial statementsPrepare quarterly fluctuation analysis and MD&ADetermine that all account reconciliations are performed timely and review for accuracyPartner with FP&A and other departments to analyze drivers of resultsOversight and responsibility for the following functions:Corporate AccountingPayrollBilling/InvoicingAccounts PayableVisitor Center Accounting (for 8 sites)Master DataFinancial Reporting & ConsolidationsIndirect (dotted line) reporting from multiple subsidiariesOversee preparation of monthly and ad hoc reportingEnsure reporting systems accumulate, aggregate, and present data correctlyPartner with IT and FP&A to document and validate allocations of expenses within ERP and reporting systemsConfirm monthly reconciliation of data sources to drive “one source of the truth”Oversee annual financial statement and 401(k) auditMaintain up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP and IFRSLead evaluation and implementation of projects for new accounting guidanceSet clear guidelines for reporting timing for all subsidiaries and corporate reportingPrepare technical accounting memos on complex or unique accounting transactionsPrepare purchase accounting allocations, as neededOversee documentation of and ensure compliance with key accounting process, policy, and procedureParticipate in business continuity and contingency planning Who You Are… Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Finance or AccountingMinimum 10 years’ experience managing accounting function for a multi-national or global entityExcellent analytical, communication, and organizational skillsExperienced change leader, with ability to drive positive change managementMature interpersonal skills with the ability to instruct teams and collaborate cross-functionallyAdaptable, with ability to work in areas of ambiguityExperience and understanding of GAAP and IFRSStrategic thinker with focus given to drive forward process improvement and positive changeProficient computer skills with experience using an ERPAbility to prioritize, multi-task and meet competing deadlines Ability to work overtime as required Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:Experience with IFS (ERP system)Advanced computer skillsExperience in the distilled spirits industry or other CPG/manufacturing industry Physical Requirements While performing duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to:Stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms. Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. BenefitsPaid Vacation11 Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental & Vision eligibility from day oneFSA/HSA401K matchEAPMaternity/Paternity Leave Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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