Cannabis Financial Controller For Cannabis Manufacturer Jobs

Financial Controller
Job description

Company

Join a fast-growing cannabis manufacturing and distribution company that has grown over 500% in the last three years. One of the top ten brands in California, the company has recently expanded to other States. The company has three licensed facilities in California and is in full compliance with state cannabis laws. This position will operate out of our corporate offices near Van Nuys, CA.

The complexity of cannabis taxation and regulation combined with the phenomenal sales trajectory of the company means that financial reporting and tax preparation are challenging. In addition, the company hired an auditor to review and complete our annual tax returns and financial statements. We are looking for an experienced controller with a CPA to help guide us into the future. Management has Ivy League and Wall Street experience and wants to recruit someone who is up for the challenge.

Required Education and Work Experience:

• CPA (required)
• 10+ years of overall Accounting/Finance experience (required)
• Experience handling accounting for a manufacturing company (required)
• Strong technology skills (required)
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including US GAAP and Taxes
• Experience with cannabis accounting (eg 280E) valuable but not essential
• Knowledge of ERP/Accounting software Acumatica a plus but not essential
• Proven track record of successfully managing people and processes
• Desire to build and manage a growing team

Essential Duties

• Manage accounting team for accurate Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
• Manage workflows and technology integrations across all departments that impact accounting and payroll
• Be our internal accounting expert on our integrated ERP/accounting software “Acumatica” and make sure transactions hit correct GL accounts
• Perform month-end close and report results to CEO/CFO/COO
• Maintain and improve cash flow projection model
• Assist with developing and reviewing key performance indicators
• Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Work with external auditor on annual financials and tax returns
• Management of annual budget process; continual improvement of reporting structure to allow for agile monthly reporting and reforecasting
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports; advising management and taking the lead as directed on required actions

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be strong on software platforms including Excel
• Personality that gels with current staff
• Analytical skills
• Able to pass a Background Check in compliance with the Fair Chance Act

This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We are looking for team members who are flexible, reliable and know how to get stuff done. We are a fun, driven, entrepreneurial group focused on culture, community and quality.

We are an equal opportunity employer on the lookout for top-notch talent who truly wants to help us change the world.

Job Type: Full-time in our corporate headquarters near Van Nuys, CA

Sunderstorm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Panorama City, CA 91402: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)
• CA Driver's License or ID (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Company

Join a fast-growing cannabis manufacturing and distribution company that has grown over 100% in the past year. One of the top ten brands in California, the company is now pursuing expansion into other states and is implementing a new accounting/ERP program to help scale its growth. The company has two licensed locations and is in full compliance with state cannabis laws. The complexity of cannabis taxation and regulation combined with the phenomenal sales trajectory of the company means that financial reporting and tax preparation are challenging. In addition, the company wants to prepare audited financials for 2020 to help prepare it for major capital investment. We are looking for an experienced controller with CPA to help guide us into the future. Management has Ivy League and Wall Street experience and wants to recruit someone who is up for the challenge.

Required Education and Work Experience:

• CPA (required)

• 10+ years of overall Accounting/Finance experience (required)

• Experience handling accounting for a manufacturing company (required)

• Strong technology skills (required)

• Thorough knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures, including US GAAP and Taxes

• Experience with cannabis accounting (eg 280E) important but not essential

• Proven track record of successfully managing people and processes

• Desire to build and manage a growing team

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage finance and purchasing team and related operations, including but not limited to, Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition

• Perform and Review month-end close and related reporting, prepare and publish monthly financial statements as needed/directed

• Perform analytical reviews of financial results

• Assist with developing and reviewing key performance indicators

• Develop an annual budget for the company and create long-term projections based on departmental needs and upcoming capital projects

• Oversee staff that handles Payroll Processing

• Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls

• Conserve time by reading, researching, and summarizing information to share with CFO, CEO, COO, etc.

• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws

• Manage and work with outside vendors including, but not limited to, auditors, brokers, etc.

• Updates to company financial model for monthly actuals and reforecasting

• Management of annual budget process; continual improvement of reporting structure to allow for agile monthly reporting and reforecasting

• Management of workflows and technology integrations across all departments to optimally control cash, credit cards, travel and other discretionary expenditures

• Design of new metrics and preparation of reports to efficiently manage cash flow and ensure budget goals are exceeded

• Ensure all bank accounts are in compliance with cannabis banking requirement

• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports; advising management and taking the lead as directed on required actions

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Personality that gels with current staff

• Analytical skills

• Able to pass a Background Check in compliance with the Fair Chance Act

This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We are looking for team members who are flexible, reliable and know how to get stuff done. We are a fun, driven, entrepreneurial group focused on culture, community and quality.

We are an equal opportunity employer on the lookout for top-notch talent who truly wants to help us change the world.

Job Type: Full-time in our corporate headquarters

Sunderstorm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Accounting: 10 years (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA (Required)

License:

• CPA (Required)
• CA ID or Drivers (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Company's website:

• www.sunderstorm.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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