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Ascend Wellness Holdings has an immediate opening for a Director of Compliance to cover their IL operations.

The Director of Compliance is responsible for protecting the company’s assets by driving and enforcing adherence to all compliance for the Illinois dispensaries and cultivation center. In this role, it is critical to drive the implementation, operation, and status of regulatory and internal compliance programs. The Director of Compliance will develop, implement and monitor compliance systems, policies, and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and ability to meet regulatory and confidentiality requirements. This role will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to advise on significant risk and compliance issues, recommend solutions and take action. The Director of Compliance will assist staff at other locations outside of Illinois when needed.

The Director of Compliance operates effectively and professionally with direct supervision from the Chief Administrative Officer. This role will follow established policies and procedures and contributes to the development of new concepts, policies, and procedures as necessary to enhance and improve staff and Company performance.

The main responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Proficiency with cannabis inventory software system

• Assist in the submission of applications and submissions to regulatory bodies

• Preparing reports for senior management, as required or needed

• Development and oversight of control systems to identify, prevent and resolve compliance failures

• Regular evaluation of these systems and improvement where needed

• “Translating” regulatory language for compliant operational application

• Collaboration with the Director of Training to identify and assess staff compliance training needs

• Collaboration with the Human Resources Department and facility managers to assess employee performance as it relates to compliance

• Tracking regulatory and legislative developments, with immediate incorporation of relevant changes into compliance training, SOPs and Company policy where appropriate

• Identification of internal and external resources and programs for compliance training

• Such other duties and responsibilities as the Company shall require, including the willingness to travel to Company facilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Director of Compliance must possess a Master’s Degree in a related field of work or have at least seven years of experience in regulatory and legal compliance;

• Substantial experience in compliance training;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Excellent record-keeping and written reporting skills;

• Ability to understand complex regulations and resolve contradictory regulatory requirements; and

• Excellent personnel management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Compliance Management: 4 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Springfield, IL (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

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