Controller

An innovative start-up in the emerging cannabis industry. Founded in 2019, as a family owned and operated business with a purpose driven culture, defined by our Five Promises: Care, Connection, Inspiration, Authenticity, and Business growth, which allows us to give back to the communities in which we live, work, and play.

MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO APPLY

Come grow with us!

We are a large cannabis cultivation facility with several dispensaries located around the state of Michigan. We are currently looking for a dynamic Financial Controller to join our team.

The Financial Controller provides strategic leadership of the financial operations, leads financial functions, provides financial analysis, insight to the leadership team, and general leadership to staff.

Cannabis related accounting experience a plus!

Responsibilities will include:

• Implement and manage Company’s ERP system, including financial reporting and inventory management functions.
• Analyze and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plans for the Company.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the Company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate to ensure financial compliance.
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and cash flow by division.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and new lines of business as the Company expands.
• Manage financial planning and analysis directives.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for the Company’s executive leadership team, and applicable third parties, including state regulators, auditors, and the Company’s tax advisor.
• Remain up to date with impending and new regulatory changes, including in state and federal cannabis operating and licensing regulations, and communicate any changes effectively.
• Develop and implement action plans to proactively respond to changes in state and federal regulations.
• Communicate, engage and interact with the CEO, COO and executive leadership team. Act as a strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.

Qualified Individuals Will Be Expected to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7 or more years of progressive financial experience within the manufacturing and ideally retail industries. A Master’s degree, combined with a CPA, CMA, or CFA designation are highly desirable.
• Experience and skill in supply chain finance, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial reporting, GAAP knowledge, and finance and accounting compliance. Experience working in the cannabis industry is preferable.
• Experience with ERP system implementation, including set up, standard operating procedures, and ongoing system management.
• Self-accountability, high standard of performance, productivity, and initiative to effectively lead the strategic financial direction.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex numerical data effectively, and clearly relay information to ensure an understanding to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment conducive to a start-up business, and quickly adapt to change, including both market and regulatory drivers.
• Ability to produce financial and compliance related deliverables, both internally and externally.
• Advanced Excel skills, high degree of computer literacy, ability to learn new software, and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Professional and personal integrity that will inspire trust and confidence among company owners, coworkers, subordinates, and regulatory officials.
• Supervisory skills that support the development of financial and compliance staff and create an environment which fosters growth and innovation. The new Director will encourage employee initiative to accomplish their work in new and better ways while respecting the regulatory framework that guides the cannabis industry.
• Approachability, flexibility, and responsiveness to the changing needs created by growth and the nature of a start-up organization in an emerging industry.
• Desire to participate and commit to the executive leadership team, excitement towards working in the cannabis industry, and concern for the sustainability and betterment of the surrounding community and environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
The facility will maintain the Highest Indoor Air Quality Standards and Strict Personal Hygiene Measures.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 7 years (Required)
• Supply chain analytics: 2 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000