Cannabis Financial Controller Cpa Required Jobs

Summary/Objective

We are looking for a skilled Corporate Controller with years of direct experience in a controller roll. The company is expecting fast growth both organically and through M&A. Needs to have experience in this type of growth phase. One who applies principles of finance and accounting to analyze financial information, prepares and presents financial reports and provides key business partners with relevant financial information, analysis, and technical expertise. The position is responsible for the accounting and finance operations of the business including production of financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and development of a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risks and enhance the accuracy of the business’ reported financial results. Must have experience using different ERP and CRM systems with experience and knowledge of migrating from one system to the next to support the financial functions of the business. Key responsibilities include general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, master data, internal controls, compliance, budget management, financial analysis, and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities in the preparation of internal and external consolidated financial statements by GAAP & IFRS Standards.
• Create and implement all needed SOP’s pertaining to accounting functions for the company. Must has experience creating, training, and execution of all accounting SOP’s.
• Strong background in inventory controls.
• Develops and drives compliance to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls and plays a leading role in process improvements.
• Manages and coordinates accounting transactions, financial reporting, and maintains standardized reporting timeliness.
• Acts as primary contact with internal/external audits, prepares relevant reports.
• Ensures accounting activities and reporting are by established legal, regulatory, and company procedures.
• Maintains budgets and analyzes budget requests to identify areas in which efficiencies, cost reductions, and productivity gains can be made and allocate operating budget.
• Assists in cash management - including managing vendor relationships, preparing weekly cash flow analysis and generating check runs.
• Establishes strong business partner relationships with the functional team and be the business's technical expert in accounting matters.
• Reviews and analyze financial trends and provide analytical reporting.
• Participates in regular discussions, planning meetings, and presentations.
• Identifies, develops, and executes analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and new lines of business as the company expands.
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for the company and applicable third parties, including state regulators, auditors, and the company's financial and tax advisors.
• Analyzes and evaluates the financial performance of long-term operational goals, cash flow needs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Creates and establishes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial objectives that align with the growth/expansion plan.
• Implements policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate to ensure accounting, financial, and regulatory compliance.
• Presents monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports - including profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division, and cash flow by division.
• Provides insight and recommendations for improvement.
• Remains up to date with impending and new regulatory changes, including in state and federal cannabis operating and licensing regulations, and communicates any changes effectively.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Active CPA is required for this role
• Experience preparing public company financial reporting is a strong asset
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8 years experience as a controller working in a public company dealing with multiple P&L’s with businesses in different geographical locations
• Ability to manage and lead a team of accounting staff to be successful in their accounting rolls, leading to on time accurate financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex accounting literature and apply it to the business/specific transactions
• Comfortable with regular travel to the companies various businesses
• Strong understanding of the consolidations process, currency translation, the interaction between financial statements, and sales & use tax accounting
• Demonstrated ability to perform with a high level of accuracy under tight time constraints
• Strong understanding of the preparation of financial statements
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people and manage competing priorities without directly supervision
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and influence others - including direct reports, peers, and senior leadership of the company
• Knowledge of federal regulation on taxes and reporting
• Must be comfortable working in a highly regulated industry
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment. Ability to roll up their sleeves and get far enough into the weeds to identify issues, create and train on the solve, then train and lead a team to execute.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• La Jolla, CA 92037: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Speak with the employer
+91 6055667347

Apply for this job with TechRainier

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.