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Inventory Controls Compliance Specialist-NOD

Sazerac Company, New Albany, IN, United States


Overview
Sazerac Company Overview. Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year. Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery.” Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description / Responsibilities
Join our team as a key partner in ensuring financial accuracy, inventory integrity, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role blends accounting, audit, and operational compliance, making it a great fit for candidates with backgrounds in accounting, finance, or inventory control.

What You’ll Do

Lead plant-level compliance with government regulations (TTB, state, and customs)

Prepare and submit required reports, including:

Processing reports (5110.28)

Excise tax filings (5000.24A)

Export documentation (5100.11)

Manage semi-monthly excise tax reporting and payments with high financial impact

Reconcile and balance inventory (bulk & finished goods) and post adjustments

Verify tax rates and ensure accuracy across shipments and transactions

Support internal and external audits, including government inspections

Maintain accurate documentation for production, bottling, and shipping (BOLs)

Partner with IT to improve reporting accuracy and compliance systems

What We’re Looking For

Background in accounting, finance, audit, or inventory control

Strong attention to detail with experience in reconciliation, reporting, or compliance

Comfort working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams

Experience with regulatory reporting, tax, or audit support is a plus

Why This Role

High-visibility role with direct impact on financial reporting and compliance

Opportunity to work at the intersection of operations, accounting, and regulatory oversight

Exposure to audits, government regulations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications / Requirements
Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a relevant field

Excellent oral & written communication skills

High proficiency with Microsoft Office, systems and technology

Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills

Ability to work as a team as well as self-directed

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Experience working with external/internal auditors

Previous experience with ERPs

Full time onsite work schedule

Preferred

Knowledge of import/export processes/regulations (FDA, US Customs)

Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall

Experience with process/receiving activities

Experience in a compliance related field such as TTB, Customs, IRS, auditing

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