Cannabis Senior Manager Technical Accounting Jobs

Final Bell is changing the way the cannabis industry operates. We represent a new paradigm for the legal cannabis industry: the ability to fully outsource the production of infused products and concentrates to a single source for state-of-the-art hardware, child-resistant packaging, and licensed production, all in-house and under one roof. We are industry-leading strategists collaborating on the go-to-market and sales strategies for the industry’s leading brands.

We have operated in the legal cannabis space for years, honing our expertise and developing specialized equipment, innovative technology, and proprietary processes. We service clients that produce the highest quality, small-batch products, as well as those that produce value-driven products at high volume — a testament to our ability to develop tailor-made solutions for any client which meet their needs, increase efficiency, and exceed expectations.

The Senior Manager of Technical Accounting will help lead the financial accounting and reporting function of the company. Working with the executive team, you’ll play a key role in leading the financial foundation for our organization as we expand our business in both United States and Canada. Reporting to our Head of Finance and Accounting and working from our Los Angeles, CA office, you will be responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, establishing processes and controls for new business activities, ensuring the accounting guidance is applied appropriately across both the individual businesses as well as the consolidated entity, and ultimately assert that our financial reports are accurately represented.

Near term you will be tasked with understanding the accounting operations across the businesses, producing standalone and consolidated financial statements / reports, and ensuring the appropriate controls are established & applied to create audit-ready financials. After the foundational work is complete, you will focus on special projects that would drive accounting operation efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate and timely filing / payment of all tax returns to federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Execution of non-routine transactions, including but not limited to: application of accounting guidance, preparation of workpapers and corresponding entries, and walkthrough with relevant stakeholders
• High level oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and related board, public and regulatory reporting and execution of consolidation accounting across all entities
• Develop, implement, and manage effective internal and administrative controls over all financial assets of the organization in line with IFRS
• This position will be responsible for building and maintaining the Company’s accounting policies and preparing accounting memos and analyses to address technical accounting issues arising from business transactions or the implementation of new accounting pronouncements
• Develop long-term relationships and credibility with key external constituencies including external auditors, bankers, and other advisors
• Responsible for coordinating and working closely with external auditing firm to drive conclusions on accounting interpretations
• Compliance filing management (provide updates for information returns and registered agent site review of upcoming filings)
• Review legal contracts such as MSA/MCA and provide guidance on the appropriate accounting treatment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting function
• 4+ years of experience managing people and leading a team
• Able to multi-task, and is a team player
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Advanced Excel skills
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or a business-related field of study
• Active CPA license required
• Previous work experience in manufacturing, distribution, or CPG background
• Proficient with IFRS application
• Experience with technical research and writing technical accounting & ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel
• Experience with process improvement and internal control development and implementation

Working Conditions:

• Dynamic & fast paced organizational environment

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Full-time employees will have unlimited PTO

Final Bell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Final Bell does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Van Nuys, CA 91406: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: One location

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