Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Role Overview

• Oversee federal TTB systems and reporting for 12 production sites, ensuring the absolute accuracy and timely submission of monthly wine premises operations reports.
• Utilize industry-specific software (InnoVint, NAV, and TTB.gov) to monitor bulk wine movements, evaluate/report wine losses, and advise on Bills of Lading (BOL).
• Collaborate with the Quality Control (Supply Chain) team to maintain an updated registry of approved wine processing aids/additives, ensuring strict adherence to legal limits and restrictions.
• Manage the California Deputy Weighmasters list and handle all associated licensing updates with state entities (CDTFA, CDFA).
• Maintain FDA registrations and DUNS numbers.
• Partner with creative teams to design compliant packaging.
• Oversee extensive federal label approvals (COLAs) and navigate COLA waivers.
• Track, maintain, and execute the company’s extensive national licensing portfolio, including federal permits, state bonds, solicitor permits, and out-of-state DTC/Wholesale shipping licenses.
• Develop, streamline, and execute digital workflows for multi-channel product registrations and distributor appointment updates.
• Facilitate all required export order documentation, managing the generation of paperwork, official signatures, and notarizations.
• Support VP Regulatory Counsel with rigorous regulatory research into international sales expansion, providing clear, organized country-by-country compliance tracking to support strategic growth.
• Assist and support senior Legal and Finance personnel with compliance-related excise tax practices, bond assessments, and tax-paid inventory movements.
• Identify and investigate month-end data discrepancies in ShipCompliant alongside Finance; advise Sample and Wholesale Customer Service teams to implement quick corrections.
• Evaluate current regulatory tech stacks and workflows to drive automation, efficiency, and organizational ease for all internal and external partners.
• Work closely with the VP, Regulatory Counsel and the EVP, Chief Strategy & Legal Officer on special projects, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and revenue-driving regulatory strategies.
• Provide ongoing regulatory compliance support and structured training sessions for wine trackers and the broader production team.
• Communicate across all departments in a professional manner above reproach; champion a workplace culture that actively emphasizes the mission, vision, and values of The Duckhorn Portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 5 to 10 years of direct compliance experience within alcoholic beverage regulation or a complex commercial wine production environment preferred.
• Software Proficiencies: Mastery of industry tools and databases, including ShipCompliant, InnoVint, NAV, TTB.gov, FIVS, and Wine Institute resources.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must currently hold a valid Public Notary commission or be willing and able to obtain one within 90 days of the start date.
• Deep familiarity with TTB regulations, state ABC frameworks, tied-house laws, and standard multi-channel wine distribution paths.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to confidently represent Duckhorn to federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Strong critical thinking skills, a natural drive for continuous learning, and the ability to pivot alongside changing laws.
• Proven track record of handling highly confidential corporate data with strict attention to detail, reliability, and responsiveness.

Benefits

• Health benefits for you and your family, including medical/dental/vision (with a competitively priced employee contribution to premium), and disability, life, & pet insurance.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan where we invest 10% of your wages every year for your retirement at no cost to you, subject to management discretion.
• A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
• A company that promotes from within, provides great training and a generous tuition reimbursement program.