Government Compliance Coordinator

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” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. 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.

The duties of Government Compliance Coordinator are to account for all inventory in our Bonded Case Goods Warehouse and ensure that records support all amounts on hand, prepare documents for wire transfer and EFT payments on imports, work with Processing Department to ensure timely unloading of bulk products and adherence to US customs regulations, distribute petty cash as needed, act as Notary for the company, receive the documents for both imported bulk and case goods shipments.

Priorities

• This project is focused on US TTB compliance at manufacturing facilities.
• PDS system design and implementation to include active PDS evaluation for each team member with regular feedback sessions between team member and manager, overall grid rating for each team member, 360 degree feedback program. Identify the #1 Skill to be developed by each team member.
• Continuous communication and reinforcement of company culture. Team Member assessment of culture monitored on regular basis via Sazerac Culture Survey and limited use of Best Places to Work surveys. Tangible results in improvement of culture scores based on survey feedback.

MUST

• High school diploma or ged equivalent
• Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• 1 year experience working with external/internal auditors
• 2 years successful work experience

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of import/export processes/regulations (fda, us customs)
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience.
• Experience in alcohol beverage industry or cpg overall

PREFERRED

• 1 year experience in a compliance related field such as ttb, customs, irs, auditing

Physical Requirements

• In-person job attendance

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Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $25.31 - $37.968. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.