Associate Manager, Accounting - Armand de Brignac

Are you ready for a world of possibilities?

You embark on a career journey with the leaders of luxury wines, champagnes, and spirits, within the prestigious LVMH Group. From nature to communities, you’ll craft unforgettable experiences that drive the collective success of our 26 Maisons – each one with a unique heritage and set within the most remarkable terroirs the world has to offer. You enter a world of possibility where career development opportunities across our Maisons, our 5 global regions, and the entire LVMH Group, are unmatched. You join a passionate community of talents that spans four generations and combines a wealth of roles and skillsets from the roots of the vine to the glass and everything in between. You discover our essential relationship with our terroirs, and how we nurture and preserve the soils which are the source of our singular products. Our global Living Soils Living Together program has four key commitments for 2030: regenerating soils, mitigating our climate impact, engaging society, and empowering our people. You will share in our passion for hosting, for art-de-vivre as well as our pride in creating products that celebrate life’s most memorable milestones, while always experienced through measured, responsible tasting.

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. If you want to inspire and be inspired, to craft experiences and experience the best in craftsmanship, this is where you’ll flourish.

 

The Associate Accounting Manager 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

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.

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.

 

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 required.

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

Health and Wellness: medical, dental, vision, mental health support resources, fertility and family building programs. Financial Benefits: competitive salary, retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k) with company match), financial coaching, legal resources, commuter benefits, pet, renter, home and auto group rates, life insurance and disability coverage. Work-Life Balance: hybrid work schedule, generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including vacation, sick leave, personal and wellness days and paid parental leave. Professional Development: opportunities for training and continuing education, tuition reimbursement. Employee Perks: Plum Benefits and Perkspot.

 

 

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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