Cannabis jobs at Vertical Careers, Inc.

BSA Analyst I, II and Sr. BSA Analyst - Fully Remote
While our client has both MRB/Cannabis and Non MRB/FIU openings, this job posting is ONLY forMRB/Cannabis/Marijuana Banking.Please click HERE to apply to FIU if you don't have at least 1 year of MRB.
Our client is a well established large publicly traded banking institution located in Los Angeles. They are growing and has a strong portfolio in Cannabis/Marijuana Related Business [MRB]. As such they are seeking multiple BSA Analysts at various levels and experience to support this high growth sector in addition to non MRB candidates. Out of State Candidates welcome to apply!
Summary:
The position will review new and existing high risk company's customer accounts to ensure compliance with BSA, USA Patriot Act and other regulatory requirements.
Scope of Responsibilities:

• Conduct/review initial enhanced due diligence for prospective higher risk customers and recommend decision to onboard/decline based on supporting risk assessment (e.g. customer type, geographic, products/services, counterparties, beneficial owners, expected transactions, etc.) performed on the prospect as well as related parties and determine risk rating.


• Perform research, analysis, and investigation of a SAR Filing specific to ensure it conforms to guidance.


• Perform quality assurance review for content, verbiage, backup documents and overall correctness.


• Prioritize, manage time, and monitor assignments and ensure timely completion of assigned duties.


• Understand the bank's products, services, customers, and geographical locations in order to conduct effective research/investigation of accounts


• Continue to monitor and perform periodic enhanced due diligence reviews of approved high risk individuals and entities based on customers risk profile


• Review and make decision on AML/ suspicious transaction monitoring alerts and file initial and supplemental suspicious activity reports (SAR) to FinCEN on a timely basis, as warranted.


• Analyze data, review customer documentation (e.g. invoices, POS reports, and manifests) and results of existing transaction monitoring reports to determine the level of further investigation warranted, and take appropriate action.


• Gather and analyze information from outside resources such as Internet searches, third-party vendors, public records, newspaper articles, court records, government agencies, etc.


• Reviews results from third-party vendors regarding authentication of identification on individuals and businesses, OFAC and government list, closed for cause, etc.


• Promptly escalates to appropriate department on issue that arises (e.g. operational, security, legal, management committees, IT, etc.)


• Recommend and escalate accounts for review/ possible closure


• Develops relationships within appropriate levels of staff including front line and back office units for issue identification and resolution (e.g. account closures).


• Proactively stays up to date and knowledgeable on internal policies, procedures, BSA/AML/OFAC and related regulatory requirements, FinCEN guidelines, local/state requirements, and industry practices.


• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience


• 5+ years experience of BSA/AML/OFAC related activities in financial services/banking industry


• 1+ year experience specific to direct Tier 1 or 2 MRB (Marijuana/Cannabis) due diligence REQUIRED


• Experience conducting financial crime investigations, money laundering monitoring and/or other related BSA/AML experience REQUIRED


• Experience with performing due diligence and filing SARs on higher risk customers such as marijuana related businesses


• Banking, operations, BSA USA Patriot acts background including performing EDD reviews on complex relationships required


• Well-organized, analytical, and critical thinking skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication


• Strong attention to detail, writing skills, organizational skills


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, creative out-of-the-box thinker, internet savvy, solutions oriented, handle tight deadlines, adaptable to changes in requirements


• Able to meet production and quality goal requirements set by BSA management


• Experience with NICE Actimize preferred


• Experience with any MRB systems preferred


• CAMS certification preferred

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Senior Accountant (CPA required)
Our client, a rapidly growing CPG | Consumer Products company with vision of IPO in the future is seeking a dynamic and driven Senior Accountant to join their elite Corporate Accounting Finance Team.
Summary:
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account and bank balances, maintaining the general ledger and chart of accounts, and preparing month-end close procedures. S/He will combine excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles [US GAAP] to analyze financial reports and forecast. The position will also be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating transactions, and prepare for financial reporting as required.
Scope of Responsibilities:

• Month End close including preparing, booking and reconciling revenue, A/R, and accrued liabilities.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, reconciling transactions.
• Ensuring the accuracy of account coding of all entries.
• Preparing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working capital monitoring and cash forecasting.
• Perform flux analysis for the period over period changes.
• Working capital monitoring and cash forecasting and reporting variances to forecast.
• Review and reconcile all inter-company transactions and generate backup as necessary.
• Prepare the consolidation working files of close to 30 entities including prepare all eliminating entries.
• Prepare draft balance sheet, profit and loss, and cash flow statements.
• Prepare analytical schedules as required for external audit.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Develop business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principle.
• Other ad-hoc projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience. CPA or CMA designations required.
• 4+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Big 4 or Tier 2 public accounting experience in technology, CPG| consumer packaged goods or Cannabis industry is plus.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including familiarity with accounting positions and related guidance provided by SEC, in areas like Consolidations, Revenue Recognition, Impairment, and Capitalization of Internally Developed Software, Equity. Working knowledge of IFRS a plus.
• Familiarity with accounting software, including QuickBooks and other ERP systems (Sage).
• Must be able to convey complex messages in a clear, simple, relatable and convincing manner.
• Must be a self-starter, flexible to work in a collaborative structure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.

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Job details
Salary
$55,000 - $60,000 a year
Full Job Description
Our client is a California-based wellness brand with a focus on supplying premium, safe and expertly prepared whole-plant cannabis oil tinctures and related products, blended with additional all-natural terpenes...to people of all ages. Our formulas were designed to give consumers across California access to a healthier and happier future.
The company was founded by a mother and father seeking alternatives for their daughter with a slow-growing brain tumor. Where traditional medicine and the process of conventional treatment can lack personalized touch and often-times instills a sense of helplessness, we seek to combat that feeling and empower you with the tools required to be your own champion.
The ompany is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop business in the Orange County area.
This role will help the company break into this new territory by introducing the brand which is in the wellness/medicinal tincture niche to dispensaries in the area.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience in the cannabis industry selling/promoting a brand to dispensaries
• Proven ability to develop/maintain business relationships with dispensaries through cold calls and in-person meetings.
• Driven, Self-Motivate Go-Getter
• Experience with tinctures/cannabis oil a plus.
• Book of business or familiarity/relationship with local dispensaries a plus.

Base Salary + Commission.
Good benefits including , Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off and mileage re-imbursement

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