Finance and Accounting Leadership Development Program 2027
Location: Modesto, CA, US, 95354
Date: Aug 14, 2026
Company: Gallo
Job Req ID: 107496
Job Type: Full-time
Work Category: Hybrid Telecommute,
Application Close Date: 10/11/2026
Sponsorship: Not Available
Compensation: $34.00 - $34.75 / hour
Anticipated Start Date: July 2027
*Important Information*
Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date.
We are GALLO
We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.
View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.
A Taste of What You'll Do
Ready to launch your career in Finance, Accounting, or Internal Audit? Our full-time Finance and Accounting Leadership Development Program (FALDP) is a structured, rotational program designed for highly motivated individuals who are eager to build a strong foundation while gaining broad exposure across our business. Through formal training and hands-on experiences, you'll develop the skills, business acumen, and professional network needed to accelerate your career.
As a participant, you'll rotate through meaningful assignments within Finance, Accounting, or Internal Audit career tracks. You'll contribute to preparing and analyzing financial statements, supporting monthly accounting close activities, developing forecasts and budgets, evaluating business opportunities, and driving operational improvements. You'll also gain exposure to internal controls, audit activities, and cross-functional business partnerships that help shape strategic decision-making.
This program is built for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make an impact early in their careers. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, develop leadership capabilities, and be encouraged to demonstrate initiative, accountability, and innovative thinking while building the foundation for long-term success.
What You'll Need
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics and will receive degree by June 2027; OR pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting (MSA/MAcc) or Finance (MSF) and will receive degree by June 2027.
- Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
- Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
How You'll Stand Out
- Prior Gallo Finance or Accounting work experience.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and skilled in managing multiple tasks in a team environment.
- Skilled in the use of MS Word and MS Excel at a basic level.
- To view the full job description, please click here.
Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.
The Fine Print
- The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
- We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
- This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting with an option for occasional telecommuting. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
- It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.
Recruiter: Paige A Mayfield
Hiring Manager: Mariah L Eldridge
Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.
Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.
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