Associate Manager, Accounting - Armand de Brignac

Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits Division of LVMH, regroups twenty-five Maisons, many of which have been around for centuries, while others are just starting their journey. Our vision is to lead the future of luxury Wines and Spirits from nature to communities.

Located in the most prestigious terroirs around the world, we have unique savoir-faire from winemaking to art de vivre, hospitality, and brick-and-clicks retail management to craft exceptional experiences for consumers. For many years, with the ambition to pass on a better world to future generations, we have been committed to the Living Soils Living Together program structured around four key commitments: Regenerating our Soils, Mitigating our Climate Impact, Engaging society, and Empowering our People.

Moët Hennessy is proud to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment for all. As an employer, Moët Hennessy offers unique journeys throughout its global ecosystem, opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally.

The Associate Manager Accounting is responsible for the production and accuracy of all transactional activity and financial services for Armand de Brignac, as well as coordinating all related intercompany activity. This role is the primary contact and liaison between all levels of internal, intercompany, and third-party shareholders.

General Accounting:

• Oversees the General Accounting function, which includes all legal-entity accounting. Review and process entries, accruals and deferrals for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Conduct ongoing review of general ledger and accounting data throughout each reporting period, coordinate and manage any necessary corrective action, advising Accounting department management of key issues.

Operations:

• Monitor and participate in sales flow and purchasing process ensure accuracy and completeness
• Liaison between internal, intercompany and third-party stakeholders to respond to inquiries and resolve issues.
• Conduct ongoing review of system data and processes, coordinate and manage any necessary corrective action or updates, coordinating with internal partners as needed

T&E Reporting & Analysis:

• Propose journal entries for any reclass or correcting entries needed related to T&E and prepare associated journal entries as needed.
• Prepare and process monthly chargeback request and gather supporting documentation (T&E report, receipts and SAP data)
• In conjunction with employees and/or their managers resolve issues with submitted expense reports and ensure resubmission and manager approval in a timely manner.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Responsible for the generation and verification of all financial reports in the prescribed formats as part of the monthly closing process.
• Respond to financial inquires with analysis and supporting documentation as needed.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc analysis and supporting schedules, as requested. Assist in the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and audit schedules.

A/P invoice and Payment Approval:

• Ensure invoices received sent are flowing though the invoice workflow process daily
• Prepare and track payments for Account Payable Director to review and release in Traxx for JPM submission
• Release all remittance advice in SAP once payment proposals are released to bank from Traxx
• Handle vendor statement reconciliations, research and resolve past due issues and ensure all invoices have been received and are in the A/P workflow.

Treasury:

• Monitor daily Bank transactions. Download bank statements and prepare daily cash file for A/R Specialist to apply cash receipts or process cash disbursements entries (i.e. payroll, etc.).
• Handle daily cash reconciliations using daily cash file & SAP postings
• Prepare the monthly bank reconciliations

Intercompany:

• Primary intercompany contact for partner company.
• Ensure all inter-company billings, cash applications and monthly confirmations are reconciled and recorded per group for month end requirement

Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Professional Experience

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience. Wines and Spirits industry experience, a plus

Practical/Technical Knowledge

• Strong systems knowledge and acumen
• Extremely organized
• Ability to work independently, with limited direction
• Highly adaptable with the ability to set and adjust priorities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in SAP and Concur preferred

External applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Salary ranges between $85K- $100K