Job Description
Summary
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist- Operations Compliance will be an active member of the Regulatory Affairs group within the Legal Department. The Specialist is responsible for executing all aspects of the beer, wine and spirits regulatory compliance audit programs. Audit responsibilities extend to the oversight of compliance with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recordkeeping and operational reporting requirements and federal and state excise tax payments. The Specialist is also responsible for assisting the government recordkeeping teams with matter resolution and training personnel on regulatory compliance topics.
Responsibilities
Support beer, wine and spirits, "Total Beverage Alcohol" (TBA) Regulatory Compliance Program with a focus on internal controls, process efficiency and standardization, and product integrity.Plans audits of internal alcohol beverage regulatory controls and compliance, completes all preparatory desk work and performs onsite audit engagements.Facilitates the execution of audit remediation activities (corrective/preventative controls) resulting from audits.Ensures the systemic archival of internal records and supporting documentation for easy access by regulatory personnel in the event of an external agency audit.Helps identify audit trends and regulatory compliance risks and communicate recommendations to management. Assists in the development of new internal audit programs focusing on areas of risk and to support evolving business operations,Ensures TTB government recordkeeping controls are in place and adequately support the scope of operations. Reviews and reconciles TTB Report of Operations and federal and state excise tax returns to ensure all reports and tax returns are filed accurately and timely.Ensures TTB physical inventories are conducted when required on an annual, quarterly or monthly basis and inventory records are prepared in compliance with the regulations.Supports the development of regulatory compliance policies, procedures and manuals.Assists facility personnel with resolving matters related to operational reporting, recordkeeping and claims processing.Serves as a liaison between the facility government records teams and regulatory agencies, and supports onsite external audits as requested.Supports the development and delivery of training materials and presentations.Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide and reinforce compliance.Special projects, as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or other experience/ education in a related business function.2-3 years experience in a regulated industry preferred; highly preferred alcohol beverage industry experience.Previous audit experience preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.Strong written and verbal skills. Ability to build relationships.Excellent organizational and project management skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality of matters.Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.Must be highly detailed-oriented, have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to ensure all client needs are met.Local travel by automobile 30-40% with intermittent overnight stays and periodic air travel.Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car and travel by
Location
Lodi, California
Additional Locations
Madera, California, Napa, California, Sacramento, California
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Legal & Public Affairs
The salary range for this role is:
$64,800.00 - $95,200.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).
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