COMPANY OVERVIEW
Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods (“CPG”) approach to cannabis, Cresco’s house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy’s, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco’s national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry’s first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry.
MISSION STATEMENT
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
Cresco Labs is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to join our Corporate Controllership team in Chicago, IL. The Corporate Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Accounting and will be responsible for managing the corporate general ledger close and oversight of corporate reporting and reconciliations. This individual will set the corporate close calendar, enhance and manage checklists, and manage cross-functional collaboration to meet close deadlines. This individual will also review monthly and quarterly key schedules used for accounting, audit, tax, and both internal and external reporting. This individual will analyze financial statements to find and resolve any discrepancies. This individual will manage at least one staff member and will be a key leader in our Corporate Accounting team, acting as a right-hand person to the Director of Accounting. Our ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is highly organized with great attention to detail, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
CORE JOB DUTIES
Manage the monthly general ledger close and reporting process, including setting the close calendar and establishing/enhancing checklists
Manage adherence to deadlines both internally and cross-functionally, with direct responsibility to coordinate needed cross-functional inputs and dependencies to meet close deadlines
Review the P&L and balance sheets for all of the company’s divisions, as well as material journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting areas as assigned
Review and manage preparation of key internal closing reports and accounting analytics on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Review schedules used for accounting, management reporting, external reporting, audit, and tax purposes on an ongoing basis
Manage auditor requests and coordinate PBC items on a quarterly and annual basis
Prepare and/or review variance analysis and other reporting for senior management
Assist with process improvements for accounting, including refinement and automation of close processes and reporting, implementation of robust account reconciliation procedures and related add-on accounting and process management systems (e.g., Blackline)
Support the year-end tax preparation process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Work cross functionally with all company departments including operations, finance (tax, cost, consolidations, reporting, FP&A, investor relations), sales, marketing, legal, compliance, and HR
Implement accounting policies and procedures as company expands in to new and established markets
Contribute to implementation of additional accounting modules and add on/new financials systems (automation/ERP)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business with Accounting concentration
8+ years accounting experience (public accounting or public company corporate accounting strongly preferred)
Experience at large, publicly traded manufacturing companies highly preferred
CPA highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Extensive hands-on experience with financial accounting systems (Intacct helpful) and ERP (SAP highly preferred) with knowledge of data structure and reporting requirements
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including pivot tables and V-lookup functions) and MS Office required, including working with large amounts of data (Power Query helpful)
Tableau experience preferred
Enjoys working in a post start-up, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Cresco Labs requires that all corporate employees be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on or before September 30, 2021. If you are offered and accept a position, you will be required to prove your vaccination status prior to when your employment begins. If you require a medical or religious accommodation with regard to vaccination, please let us know once you receive an offer of employment (if applicable).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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