What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance & IT Operations Specialist position at Sazerac Company?
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” 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.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Step into a fast-paced, high-visibility position supporting the CFO and Finance/IT leadership. As the Finance & IT Operations Specialist you’ll drive operational excellence, streamline leadership workflows, and ensure the CFO and senior leaders stay aligned, informed, and operating at peak effectiveness. This is a role for a polished, trusted professional who can turn complexity into clarity—and keep mission-critical priorities moving.
What You’ll Lead
- Turn complex information into crisp, actionable insights for executive audiences.
- Manage CFO priorities, operating cadence, and strategic time allocation.
- Oversee procurement, contracting coordination, documentation governance, and expense workflows.
- Maintain Finance/IT calendars, records, compliance deadlines, and approval processes.
- Serve as a strategic liaison across Finance, IT, and key stakeholders.
- Anticipate risks, remove bottlenecks, and elevate operational performance.
- Own leadership rhythms—agendas, materials, follow-ups, and accountability tracking.
- Coordinate financial briefings, audit/lender meetings, offsites, and executive reviews.
- Prepare high-integrity presentations, memos, and communications for the CFO and senior audiences.
- Lead logistics for Finance/IT meetings, leadership offsites, and corporate events.
Qualifications/Requirements
What You Bring
- 7 years supporting C-Suite or senior executives.
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, manage sensitive matters, and operate with discretion.
- Exceptional organization, communication, and executive presence.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
- Experience improving workflows, governance, or operational processes.
- (Preferred) Experience within Finance or large corporate functions
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