Cannabis Technical Accounting Manager 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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Job Title: Technical Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Accounting Officer

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Us

Common Citizen is proud to be a Michigan-based cannabis company committed to changing the social stigma that prevents people from enjoying the greater quality of life that cannabis can provide. Our company is founded on two principles: ‘cannabis for humanity’ and ‘change for the better’. ‘Cannabis for humanity’ meaning we put people first in everything we do – from our safe, high quality cannabis plants to our world-class customer experience to our caring workplace environment. ‘Change for the better’ meaning that we have an insatiable desire to make ourselves, our product and our team experience better each and every day. In fact, we are working hard to become and be recognized as a Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces in the USA.

Responsibilities

Outlined below is what we see you doing at this point in time. We are a fast-growing company looking for people that are excited to grow along with us. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead the effort on complex transactional accounting matters by researching topics to identify optimal solutions, identifying pros and cons for available options, appraising the leadership team to get buy-in, implementing the selected solution by working cross functionally with relevant stakeholders, writing technical accounting memos, working with the team to think through and implement relevant controls, and in parallel, working with the external auditors to support their review.
• Regularly review FASB and SEC pronouncements, appraise the leadership team on those that can have a material impact on the Company and lead the effort to implement those pronouncements by working with the relevant cross functional teams to ensure applicable compliance requirements are timely met.
• Become the resident subject matter expert on certain complex accounting topics, such as business combinations, and support the finance leadership and the operating business units in thinking through complex questions on such topics.
• Lead the effort on assigned business processes improvement initiatives by developing project strategies and plans, overseeing project execution, facilitating change management activities with relevant cross-functional teams, and ensuring effective communications and leadership alignment throughout the project.
• Being the custodian of the accounting policy manual, on an as needed basis, update the manual for new pronouncements and/or operational changes, work closely with the team to ensure the manual stays current with the ever-evolving control environment, and codify and communicate changes to the wider organization in a timely manner.
• On an as needed basis, provide operational accounting support to the business units. This includes researching the matter, operationalizing the accounting solution, helping the process owner implement the solution, and effective monitoring until proper handover and sign-off is achieved.
• Other special projects as they arise.

The Experience You Bring and the Skills we Need:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Public accounting experience is a requisite – Big 4 experience preferred.
• Project (Construction) Accounting Experience.
• Technical Accounting, SOX and SEC external reporting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Project Manager skills.
• Strong attention to planning and organization.
• Ability to prioritize various projects and be able to manage expectations.
• Ability to work with cross-functional team members at all levels of management and has strong. interpersonal skills and collaborative personality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Why You’d Love This Role

You have:

• A high level of professionalism and believe in our founding principles: “Cannabis for humanity” and “Change for the better”. As such, you enjoy being involved in the community and being a steward for the company and the positive change that we believe in.
• A passion for providing the residents and visitors of Michigan with the highest quality and safest cannabis products in the state.
• A desire to change the social perception of cannabis and a passion for humanity.
• A constant desire to learn new skills and believe in continuous improvement, both personally and professionally.
• Value integrity and honesty and want to bring those values to the cannabis industry.
• Enjoy being part of a team and sharing your skills with your fellow citizens.
• An appreciation for all stages of the production cycle of cannabis, including harvesting and trimming.
• An awareness of the contamination risk between a commercial and home grow, and thus can commit to not operating a home grow while working with us in the greenhouse.

Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, cover letter or resume.

***Must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Marijuana Regulatory Association**

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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