Running or co-running quarterly business reviews with division leadersPressure-testing budgets and reforecasts before they reach executive leadershipDeveloping simple, repeatable analytical frameworks that leaders can actually useDiagnosing root causes when performance breaks (systems, people, or process) and building durable fixesOwns HR and regulatory complianceāend to endDesigning and leading a scalable compliance function across multiple entitiesOwning relationships with state liquor authorities and managing brand registrations across ~30 states and multiple importersOverseeing HR compliance across states and legal entities, including hiring and managing an experienced HR leaderBuilding systems and processes that reduce risk and last-minute fire drillsBuilding governance frameworks for purchasing and pricing that guide better decisions (not approval bottlenecks)Partnering with division leaders to understand margin implications of buying behaviorConnecting purchasing decisions to inventory, working capital, and cash flowImproving decision quality by fixing inputs and assumptions, not just managing outcomesSupporting sale processes, including QoE prep, management presentations, and data roomsAttending quarterly board meetings and ensuring the operating narrative matches the numbersSupporting acquisition diligence and post-close integration when opportunities arise. Requirements:Senior operating leader (COO, COS, or similar) with experience spanning finance, operations, and analyticsStrong systems thinker who turns ambiguity into structureTrusted partner to commercial leaders; comfortable teaching, questioning, and coachingInvestor?literate; understands board dynamics and accountabilityExperience in consumer, distribution, or inventory?intensive businesses strongly preferredWine or alcohol experience helpful, but not requiredAbility to travel domestically ~50% of the time or as needed.